About Jessica
Jessica Paliswiat is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She supports people coping with life changes, relationship struggles, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. Jessica also offers coaching to help clients set goals and build practical habits.
She uses clear, practical strategies in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change. Clients work on small, doable steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How Jessica works
Jessica draws on several well-known approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered listening. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when they fit the situation. These tools are chosen to match each person’s needs and goals.
Her background includes eight years of clinical work with people facing a variety of challenges. She has experience addressing chronic illness, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and issues related to substance use. She also helps with communication problems, isolation, life purpose, and end-of-life matters.
Sessions are offered in English and can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Jessica holds a New York licensed mental health counselor credential (LMHC). To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Jessica lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Jessica works with
The areas below are the ones Jessica selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How Jessica’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice hard thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages identifying values and taking committed action toward what matters, which can help with depression, anxiety, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful patterns and is useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can be helpful when anger, relationship problems, or overwhelming stress get in the way of daily life.
Jessica approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She will help clients try different tools and decide together what fits best based on goals and preferences. That process is flexible and may blend elements from several methods to match what the client needs.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls let people see facial cues and build rapport. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, homework support, or people who prefer typing. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, shorter check-ins, and consistent follow-up between sessions.
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