- Client-Centered Therapy
- EMDR offered
- Solution-Focused methods
About Jessica
Jessica Busekist is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 10 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, social anxiety and phobia, and other mood and life issues. Jessica speaks English and focuses on practical support that people can use right away.
She uses a client-centered way of working. That means sessions are shaped around what a person says they need and want to try. Jessica helps people clarify goals and then picks methods that match those goals, whether someone needs skills practice, emotional processing, or short-term problem solving.
Her background includes work across different settings with a wide range of concerns. She combines approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to respond to specific problems. Sessions often include talking through current stresses, learning coping techniques, and making small experiments between meetings.
For people facing social anxiety or fear of social situations, she focuses on practical steps people can try to reduce avoidance and build confidence. For trauma-related problems, she may include EMDR as one of several ways to address painful memories alongside other supportive strategies.
Jessica asks clients to help guide the pace of work. She checks in about what is and isn’t helpful as therapy continues. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the fit feels right.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jessica draws from Client-Centered Therapy and EMDR to shape online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what a person needs, which can help with anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, and social worries by setting clear goals and pacing work. EMDR is a method used to address distressing memories and reactions; when it is included, it is one option among others for trauma-related symptoms and is applied with attention to a person’s readiness.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jessica discusses options with each person and decides together which methods to try based on their goals, comfort level, and how they respond in early sessions. This collaborative planning helps shape short-term skill work or longer trauma processing as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions fit into work or caregiving days more easily, make it simpler to keep regular appointments, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Jessica frames sessions so practical changes can be tried between meetings, helping therapy fit into everyday life without assuming a single format.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, grief, parenting issues, social anxiety and phobia, and related mood and life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Jessica uses a client-centered approach that follows the client’s goals and preferences while offering concrete techniques and support.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience providing therapy in a variety of settings with people facing different concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY LMHC, and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.