Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello! My name is Augustine and some people call me Dr. B. I am a family and marriage counselor licensed in New Jersey with over 25 years of experience, working in the mental service in different capacities. I had my Ph.D. since 2000 from an APA approved University at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including developmental disabilities, forensics, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, porn-related issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma and/or emotional trauma. And on several occasions, I have rendered services to members of the LGBTQ community.
My counseling style is warm, interactive, empathic and I believe that a therapist should have effective listening skills and be able to join with the client during the counseling process. I believe in treating anyone with respect, total acceptance, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. I believe that clients have the capacity to grow in therapy and the therapist should be a catalyst in that process. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I can say I’m eclectic in my approach, as clients come in therapy with different problems and no one modality in counseling is the answer to their particular problems. I will tailor our conversation and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe that the client must be the driver to this therapeutic journey with the therapist.
Of course, it takes courage to seek for a more pleasing, satisfying and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. Change will always start from accepting that you have a problem. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
SPECIALTIES
Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, Depression
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
ADHD
Forensics
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Porn-related issues, LGBT , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Depression
Years of Experience: 25 years
SERVICES OFFERED
Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Dr. Augustine Bessong is a family and marriage counselor based in New Jersey who brings over 22 years of experience in the mental health field. He earned a Ph.D. in 2000 from an APA-approved program at Western Michigan University and is licensed to practice as a professional counselor in New Jersey (NJ LPC 37PC00462400).
Over the course of his career he has worked in a variety of roles and helped clients with a broad range of concerns, including developmental disabilities, forensic matters, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, porn-related issues, parenting difficulties, career concerns, OCD, and ADHD. He has also provided care to people who have experienced physical or emotional trauma and has supported members of the LGBTQ community.
His counseling style is warm, interactive, and empathic, with an emphasis on attentive listening and forming a collaborative alliance with each client. He treats people with respect, acceptance, sensitivity, and compassion, and avoids stigmatizing labels. Dr. Bessong believes clients have the capacity to grow and that the clinician should act as a catalyst for that change.
Clinically he draws on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive approaches, using an eclectic framework to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs. He views the client as the driver of the therapeutic journey, with the therapist providing guidance and support as change is pursued.
Seeking a more satisfying and happier life takes courage, and Dr. Augustine Bessong is available to support and empower those ready to take that step. He looks forward to working with individuals and families in New Jersey and beyond.
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