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Dr. Augustine Bessong

NJ LPC 37PC00462400
Credentials
NJ LPC 37PC00462400
NPI Number
1174980486
Location
New Jersey
Languages
English
Dr. Augustine Bessong

Accepting new clients

22 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome
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About Dr. Augustine Bessong

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

Licenses

LPC
37PC00462400

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • 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
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • 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

Clinical Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“all good”

“Dr. B is smart and challenging in a good way”

“He amazing and he guides you. He shows the situation in different scenarios.”

“"I love this therapist in a therapeutic way" Seriously He has done so much and opened my mind to new ways of thinking since day one his work ethic is amazing And I would absolutely 100% recommend him to anyone I know!!!”

“Dr. Bessong is patient, respectful, and always responsive. He challenges me to grow, encouraging me to step outside my comfort zone and become the best version of myself.”

“I’ve been seeing Dr. Bessong for some time now, and I can honestly say it’s been a life-changing experience. He creates such a welcoming and safe environment that makes it easy to open up, even about the difficult stuff. Dr. Bessong is incredibly insightful, patient, and compassionate—he listens without judgment and always offers thoughtful guidance that feels both grounded and empowering. I’ve grown so much through our sessions, and I’m truly grateful for the support and perspective he’s given me. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a therapist who genuinely cares and knows how to help.”

“I am a Law Enforcemen Officer in New Jersey, and I had the privilege of working with Dr. Augustine Bessong for couples therapy, anger management, and relationship coaching. Dr. Bessong's expertise and compassionate approach have been instrumental in transforming my personal and professional life.<br /> <br /> Through intensive couples therapy sessions, Dr. Bessong helped my spouse and me navigate our relationship challenges with empathy and understanding. His guidance has significantly improved our communication skills and strengthened our bond. Dr. Bessong's ability to create a safe and non-judgmental space allowed us to address deep-seated issues and build a healthier, more resilient relationship.<br /> <br /> In addition to couples therapy, Dr. Bessong also provided individual sessions to help me manage anger and transition from my demanding career in corrections to retirement and civilian life. His personalized approach and insightful strategies have been invaluable in helping me cope with the stresses of my profession and the significant life changes that come with retirement.<br /> <br /> Dr. Bessong's dedication to his clients' well-being is evident in his thorough and thoughtful methods. He has not only helped me become a better partner but also a more balanced and fulfilled individual. I highly recommend Dr. Augustine Bessong to anyone seeking professional and compassionate therapeutic support.”

“Dr. Bessong is working miracle on my mental health.”

“I have been working with Dr. B for almost 2 years now. I can confidently say I would not be where I am today without his guidance and support. He is kind, funny, and always offers really powerful perspectives that allow me to think of things differently. I always feel heard, supported, and respected. I look forward to our sessions and always leave feeling motivated and lighter.”

“He is a very good listener with sound advice.”

“Dr. B is very helpful in my healing . He is very helpful and guided me to the right way of dealing with my thoughts. Teaching me to think differently and take myself out of my own anxiety issues! Very professional in his ways. Direct to the point. No sugar coating! Which I prefer! And appreciated. Thank you Dr.B!”

“I’m glad I have a very knowledgeable person to talk to. He’s very knowledgeable and empathetic. Very thankful for your wisdom, and your focus on helping me gain more insight of what I am doing!”

“Dr B is simply amazing. Through the first couple of sessions, he has been able to connect intimately with me, and allow me to speak freely about subject matters that I have concealed even from myself. <br /> <br /> In the months since working with Dr B, I have shed much mental burden I did not even realise I was carrying with me on a daily basis. He has also helped me to discover the underlying ADHD condition that underpinned my years-long battle with crippling depression and anxiety. I now feel light as a feather and free to soar through life like an unchained bird.<br /> <br /> From the depths of my heart, thank you Dr B!”

“Dr B was an excellent counselor and coach for me and my wife. He has a very kind and approachable style that made it easy for us to talk to him. He gave us good ‘assignments’ that helped us think and act between sessions. He also had us do individual sessions as part of our process that really helped. Overall a great experience that really helped me and my wife. Can’t thank him enough”

“Dr. B listens to each person’s concerns and gives great insights and advice (:”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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