Dr. Augustine Bessong , LPC

Dr. Augustine Bessong, LPC, is a family and marriage counselor licensed in New Jersey with 22 years of clinical experience. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), he works with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and career-related difficulties. He also addresses eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and caregiving and geriatric issues.

Dr. Bessong integrates several evidence-informed approaches into his work, including attachment-based methods to explore relational patterns, client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s perspective, and cognitive behavioral strategies to address thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress. His style is warm, interactive, and empathic, grounded in respect, acceptance, sensitivity, and compassion rather than stigmatizing labels. He emphasizes collaboration, viewing the client as the driver of the therapeutic journey while serving as a catalyst for growth.

He offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and is available to work with both U.S.-based and international clients. Prospective clients who are ready to pursue change can expect tailored treatment plans that reflect their unique needs, goals, and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Augustine Bessong commonly draws on attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy in his practice. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape patterns of connection and helps people form more secure, satisfying bonds; it is often useful for relationship, intimacy, and abandonment concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental stance that centers the client's experience and supports self-directed growth, making it a strong fit for issues related to self-esteem, life transitions, and personal exploration. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Bessong collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he tailors the plan as therapy unfolds so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives and for those who live outside his immediate area. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their schedule and communication style. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and to engage in therapy in a way that feels accessible and manageable.