Dr. Augustine Bessong, LPC
Experienced counselor for everyday parenting struggles
Book with Augustine- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Augustine
Dr. Augustine Bessong is a licensed professional counselor with more than two decades of clinical experience. He practices from New Jersey and brings a steady, straightforward presence to sessions.
Dr. Bessong focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, and other life challenges. He uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs.
Conversations are collaborative and practical. He listens closely, asks clear questions, and helps people set realistic steps they can try between sessions.
Background and approach
Dr. Bessong draws on client-centered ideas to create a respectful space. He also uses attachment-based and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address relationship patterns and unhelpful thinking.
This combination supports work on mood, coping skills, and everyday parenting struggles. He has experience with trauma, addictions, ADHD, sexual concerns, and issues that affect intimacy and relationships. He also helps with career strain, sleep and eating problems, and challenges related to aging and caregiving.
People who identify as LGBT are explicitly listed among areas he has worked with. Online options include video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier for busy parents. International clients may be accepted for remote work.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
What Augustine works with
Everything Augustine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Augustine helps people with.
- 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
Approaches Augustine lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work in remote care
Attachment-based work looks at how patterns from close relationships affect current parenting and relationship behavior. It helps people notice recurring reactions and try different responses with those they care for. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful space where the person drives the conversation. That approach supports parents who need a listening ear and guidance tailored to their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety going. CBT offers concrete tools that people can practice between sessions to change thinking and reduce worry.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then match methods that fit. Plans are adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and working directly through interactions. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can fit brief updates, coaching moments, or busy schedules where typing is easier. These options aim to make care flexible and to fit therapy into a parent's real-life routine.
Questions people ask about Augustine
What concerns does Dr. Bessong address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm and interactive with an emphasis on listening and joining the client's process. Sessions focus on practical steps and collaborative problem solving.
What is his professional background?
He brings 22 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and with diverse presenting concerns over his career.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices from New Jersey and holds an LPC credential, listed as NJ LPC.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts some international clients for remote care.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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