Jessica Paliswiat, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Jessica

Jessica Paliswiat is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on practical support for everyday struggles. She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and life changes. Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative, aimed at building coping skills that fit daily life.

Jessica uses straightforward talk and goal-focused work. Sessions often include learning new strategies, practicing them together, and adjusting approaches as needed. She draws on proven methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to help clients notice patterns and try small changes.

Background and approach

Her background includes eight years of clinical experience in New York as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. That experience has included supporting issues such as grief, anger, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. She also brings knowledge of caregiving stress, chronic illness, and substance use challenges.

Jessica prioritizes a respectful, person-centered stance. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps set manageable steps toward their goals. The work is collaborative rather than directive, so clients shape the pace and focus.

Practical tools and everyday language are central to her approach. Whether someone is facing life transitions, isolation, or ongoing mood problems, she offers concrete strategies and coaching to build resilience and clearer direction.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then focus on actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns into parts that can be changed with practice, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to talk through ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often used around substance use or behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what fits best. This means starting with simple steps and refining the approach together as needs and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy with Jessica can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what the person finds most practical. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and revisit short exercises between meetings. The focus remains on clear skills, regular practice, and flexible access to support.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coaching for life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on learning tools, trying small changes, and tracking what helps in daily life.

What is her clinical background?

She has eight years of experience working as a clinician in New York, supporting a broad range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor, registered in New York as NY LMHC 010871 and practices from New York.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for therapy with her?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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