Therapist profile
Dr. Augustine Bessong, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, New Jersey / 37PC00462400
- NPI1174980486
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- CBT
- Attachment work
- Client-centered
About Augustine
Dr. Augustine Bessong is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 22 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and anger among other issues.
He keeps sessions straightforward and interactive. Conversations focus on clear goals and practical steps. He uses listening and direct feedback to help people notice patterns that keep problems repeating.
Dr. Bessong draws on several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Attachment-Based ideas look at how early connections shape current relationships. Client-Centered methods keep the person as the main driver of the work.
His background includes work with people affected by physical and emotional trauma and with members of the LGBT community. He has also supported clients dealing with grief, parenting strain, career shifts, and sleep or eating problems. The focus is on skills and understanding that fit daily life.
Sessions tend to blend talk and practical exercises. People leave with steps they can try between meetings. To begin, the site asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships. Online sessions using attachment ideas help people notice patterns in closeness, trust, and conflict and practice different ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that fuel problems. In an online setting CBT can include short exercises, thought logs, and practical homework to try between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He discusses goals and preferences with each person and together they decide which methods to use. That collaborative process helps match techniques to what feels useful and doable in someone's daily life.
Session logistics are not detailed in this profile, so confirm the available formats before you book. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can adapt exercises and worksheets for digital use so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, relationship problems, trauma, and related issues such as control and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses an interactive, goal-focused style that combines listening with practical feedback and exercises.
How many years has he worked in this field?
He has 22 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in New Jersey.
Does he work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.