Dr. Augustine Bessong, LPC

Dr. Augustine Bessong is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 22 years of experience. He works with individuals, couples, and families across a broad range of concerns, bringing steady clinical experience and an empathetic, client-focused approach to each therapeutic relationship.

His practice addresses issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on specific areas including abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, attachment and communication problems, autism spectrum concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, commitment and control issues, dissociation, divorce and domestic violence.

Dr. Bessong describes his counseling style as warm, interactive, and empathic. He emphasizes effective listening and joining with clients in the therapeutic process, treating people with respect, acceptance, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. He views clients as having the capacity to grow and sees the therapist as a catalyst who supports that growth.

Clinically he draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each personâs unique needs. He collaborates with clients to identify goals and strategies that fit their circumstances, and he accepts international clients who seek support across these areas.

Online therapeutic approaches and flexible care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and significant relationships shape emotional patterns and responses. In online sessions Dr. Bessong helps clients explore attachment dynamics to improve trust, connection, and relationship functioning, useful for couples, family issues, and abandonment concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client leads the pace and topics. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and personal growth, helping people navigate life transitions, identity questions, and interpersonal challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, OCD, stress, and ADHD-related difficulties, providing clear strategies clients can apply between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Bessong collaborates with each client to determine which modalities fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques from different therapies to create a tailored plan and involves the client in every step of decision making.

Online therapy with Dr. Bessong includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or when in-person visits are not possible. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to receive consistent support from a licensed professional in ways that suit their daily life.