Dr. Augustine Bessong, LPC

New Jersey · 22 years in practice

Dr. Augustine Bessong is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 22 years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LPC, New Jersey: 37PC00462400 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1174980486 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 22
Languages: English

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About Augustine

Dr. Augustine Bessong is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 22 years of clinical experience. He builds straightforward, respectful relationships with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, and other life challenges.

He aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and clear. Dr. Bessong uses a mix of practical methods so sessions are tailored to each person.

He listens, asks questions, and helps clients identify patterns that get in the way of feeling better.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what the person wants to change and on realistic steps to get there. His approach draws on Existential therapy to look at meaning and life choices, Attachment-Based work to notice relationship patterns, and Client-Centered techniques that prioritize the client's experience. He also brings ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

He has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stresses, career problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses more specific areas such as abandonment, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, dissociation, and domestic violence.

Sessions can focus on short-term coping skills or longer-term personal exploration, depending on what a person needs. Dr. Bessong prefers a collaborative pace so clients help guide the goals and steps during therapy.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Augustine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and the big questions people face. It can help when someone feels stuck, questions their direction, or wants to better understand their values and life decisions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. It can be useful for people who notice repeating patterns in how they connect with others or who want to change how they relate emotionally.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaboration helps shape a plan that fits the person and can change over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or a session needs to fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, mood tracking, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule regular work on goals without major travel or time disruption.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on listening and joining the client. Sessions are collaborative and focus on practical steps as well as exploring meaning and relationship patterns.

What is his professional background?

He has 22 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked in a variety of mental health roles supporting many different concerns.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practices from New Jersey and holds the LPC credential, listed as NJ LPC.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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