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01About Augustine
Dr. Augustine Bessong is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 22 years of clinical experience. He draws on a broad background to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship concerns, and other life disruptions.
He aims for a calm, respectful connection in sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He approaches care by listening first and following the person's lead.
Background and approach
That means sessions start with what matters most to the client and move at a pace that feels manageable. Augustine values clear, direct conversation and sets goals that fit everyday life. His work uses a mix of methods depending on the issue.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused approaches look at close relationships and how emotions shape interaction. He adapts these methods to each person rather than using the same plan for everyone.
People contact him about many concerns, including trauma and abuse, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, sleeping and eating problems, and career stress. He also supports those coping with major life changes, chronic caregiving stress, and questions around identity and intimacy. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Practical matters like scheduling and costs are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
02Credentials
- LPC (New Jersey)
- License 37PC00462400 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1174980486 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Augustine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Methods Augustine names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Augustine names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how close relationships affect emotions and behavior. In online sessions this approach helps people understand patterns with partners or loved ones and learn new ways to connect and respond. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. CBT works well online for problems like anxiety, depression, sleep, and ADHD because it uses clear exercises and homework that can be reviewed in a video call or chat. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, and it can guide conversations about intimacy and communication during remote sessions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on how things are progressing.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer session work. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit brief updates into a busy day and to keep momentum between sessions. These options help people access therapy from different places and schedules while working with licensed professionals to address their concerns.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style like?
He uses a warm, interactive, and empathic style that focuses on listening and joining with the client. Sessions emphasize clear conversation, practical goals, and tailoring the work to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working in mental health across a variety of settings and case types.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible remote work.
How does cost and billing work?
Sessions use a subscription-based model and pricing varies with location and therapist availability; the subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.
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