Dr. Augustine Bessong, LPC

Dr. Augustine Bessong is a licensed professional counselor with 22 years of clinical experience based in New Jersey. He brings a calm, interactive style to sessions and focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, and relationship concerns. He uses straightforward conversation and active listening to support people making change in their lives.

Dr. Bessong structures sessions around each person’s needs. He draws on Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally-Focused, and Existential approaches. He adapts methods to the issue at hand and the person’s goals rather than following one strict protocol.

People who meet with him can expect a respectful, empathic tone and a focus on practical steps. He aims to help clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits, then try different ways of coping. Sessions include talking through current problems and practicing new skills between meetings.

His background includes long experience with trauma, developmental and behavioral concerns, and work with LGBTQ people. Dr. Bessong emphasizes collaboration - he encourages clients to take an active role in setting goals and choosing techniques that feel right for them.

If someone is ready to take a first step toward change, he offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence and a clear process for planning next steps.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bonds influence current reactions; it helps people who struggle with trust, closeness, or repeated conflict. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience in the room; the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s pace to help them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and everyday habits; it helps people test unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting methods as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets clients continue work between appointments and practice new habits in everyday settings. Licensed professionals adapt their methods for remote work, offering guided conversations, thought-challenging exercises, and behavioral tasks that suit an online setting.