- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- CBT and existential work
About Augustine
Dr. Augustine Bessong is an LPC in New Jersey with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with people who face stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and other life challenges listed below. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
He helps people who are coping with grief, parenting strain, career transitions, sleeping and eating problems, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. His background includes work with developmental disabilities, forensic contexts, and members of the LGBT community. He has provided support for individuals affected by physical or emotional trauma.
Dr. Bessong uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy. In sessions he listens closely, asks practical questions, and helps people name their feelings and relationship patterns. He combines approaches to address the problem at hand rather than relying on a single technique.
People can expect straightforward conversation about goals and next steps. He pays attention to how attachment and emotions shape behavior and relationships. He also works on coping skills, thought patterns, and problem solving when needed.
Dr. Bessong asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location. Confirm current session options before booking.
How EFT, attachment work and online sessions fit together
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the interaction patterns they create in relationships. It helps people notice when emotions drive reactions and then try new, more connected responses. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds and attachment needs shape current relationships and responses to stress. It can be useful for people who notice repeating patterns in how they relate to others or who struggle with abandonment or trust concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and uses active listening and reflection to help people clarify values, choices, and goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Bessong will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend a way forward. That might mean emphasizing EFT to address relationship patterns, using attachment ideas to reframe fears, or drawing on CBT techniques for thought patterns and coping skills. The choice is collaborative and may change over time.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them attend from quieter surroundings or take therapy during a lunch break. Licensed professionals can use a mix of techniques in virtual sessions to address emotions, attachment issues, and practical coping skills.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic approach or style?
He draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy and blends methods to fit the issue presented.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working in mental health settings and with a range of presenting problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not specify session formats; please confirm current online and in-person session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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