Works with
How Jessica works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jessica
Jessica Paliswiat is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, and depression. She offers straightforward support for coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, grief, and low self-esteem. Jessica aims to make therapy practical and relatable for people under pressure.
Jessica uses a collaborative, person-centered style. She listens first and then helps people set small, doable goals. Sessions focus on skills you can try between meetings, like managing intense feelings or changing unhelpful thinking patterns.
Background and approach
Her work includes support for people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, and end-of-life concerns. She also helps those facing isolation, communication problems, and issues related to substance use. Jessica draws on several evidence-based tools to match the work to each person's needs.
Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where practical steps matter. Jessica encourages developing routines and coping strategies that fit real life. She emphasizes building resilience and clearer decision-making.
With eight years of experience as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Jessica blends clinical methods with down-to-earth coaching. She aims to help people reconnect with their values and move toward manageable change. Her background supports a broad range of challenges while keeping the focus on what helps each individual now.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jessica's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
Approaches Jessica lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Jessica often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it guides them toward actions that reflect their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, or anger.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people work face-to-face for skill practice and emotional check-ins. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow brief, on-the-go support or written reflections between sessions. These options aim to make consistent care more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Jessica
What concerns does Jessica address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like chronic illness and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Jessica uses a person-centered, collaborative style. Sessions focus on listening, setting small goals, and practicing skills to manage emotions and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience helping people with a wide range of emotional and practical challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Jessica is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible scheduling and check-ins.
How is cost handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.