- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Jessica
Jessica Paliswiat is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction concerns, relationship and family challenges, grief, and self-esteem issues. She also offers coaching for life changes and support around aging, caregiving, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.
Jessica takes a practical, person-focused approach in sessions. She listens to how a problem shows up in daily life and helps people build concrete skills to respond differently. Sessions include talking through patterns, practicing coping strategies, and setting clear, achievable goals.
Her work draws on several structured approaches. She uses acceptance and commitment techniques to clarify values and take action. Cognitive behavioral methods are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Dialectical behavior and motivational interviewing tools help with emotional regulation and motivation when change feels hard.
Jessica commonly helps people address communication problems, caregiver stress, substance use, isolation, chronic pain, and seasonal mood shifts. She also supports those grappling with guilt, shame, and finding purpose later in life. Her focus is on practical steps that reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
Sessions aim to increase self-understanding and manageable strategies rather than quick fixes. People can expect collaborative planning, homework that fits their routine, and steady skill-building. To begin, clients use the site’s matching process and schedule an initial session.
How her therapeutic approaches translate online
Jessica often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, which can help with anger and life transitions.She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to test new behaviors in daily situations. CBT sessions tend to include practical exercises and short homework tasks that build new habits over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client collaborate to choose methods that fit the client’s goals, temperament, and everyday routine. That means adjusting tools and pacing as progress is made rather than sticking to a single model.
Confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Discuss format preferences during the matching process so sessions can be planned around work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She supports people coping with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, addiction, and grief. Anger is treated alongside the other emotional and behavioral issues listed in her specialties.
How would she approach temper problems in sessions?
She uses practical methods like CBT to spot triggers and DBT skills to manage strong emotions. Work in sessions focuses on real-life practice and short exercises between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a New York LMHC with eight years of experience working with a broad range of concerns including addictions, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and mood disorders.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a New York LMHC credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and local rates.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.