Jessica Paliswiat, LMHC

Jessica Paliswiat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who supports people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She focuses on compassionate, holistic care for concerns such as depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. Jessica helps clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and develop practical coping strategies tailored to their everyday lives.

Her clinical practice addresses both common and complex situations, including caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, isolation and communication problems, substance use, and end-of-life or hospice-related concerns. Working from a trauma-informed, person-centered stance, she honors each individual's strengths and lived experience while attending closely to their specific needs.

Jessica draws on an eclectic set of evidence-based approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing - to create flexible, goal-oriented treatment plans. She partners with clients to challenge limiting beliefs, increase self-compassion, and cultivate emotional tools that support meaningful change.

Whether addressing addiction recovery, major transitions, or persistent mood and anxiety concerns, Jessica offers steady professional support aimed at helping people reconnect with purpose and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jessica Paliswiat

Jessica Paliswiat integrates several practical, evidence-informed approaches into her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve coping for issues like panic, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace of change and build self-awareness and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jessica works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to individual challenges and strengths.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat interactions, or ongoing text-based messaging. For many people this makes it easier to access consistent support around work, family, or health constraints, while maintaining regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists who can guide treatment and monitor progress.