Jessica Busekist , LMHC

Jessica Busekist is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who has offered therapy and support for more than eight years across a variety of settings. She has worked with people of different ages and backgrounds, bringing practical skills and a warm, nonjudgmental stance to each therapeutic relationship.

Jessica emphasizes meeting clients where they are and centers the client in the work, inviting individuals to take the lead in shaping their treatment. Her approach focuses on helping people clarify their needs, identify realistic goals, and choose the paths that best support meaningful change and improved well-being.

Whether a person arrives knowing exactly what they need or is looking for guidance to build skills, address deep hurts or trauma, or find ongoing support for everyday stressors, Jessica adapts her work to match those needs. She values the importance of a good therapeutic fit, comparing it to choosing the right doctor, and encourages prospective clients to take the time necessary to determine whether the counseling relationship feels right. Jessica aims to provide thoughtful, evidence-informed care and respects the value of each client’s time and mental health.

Therapeutic approaches and online care options

Jessica integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely to each person’s experience and supporting them to set their own goals; this approach is helpful for building self-understanding, confidence, and coping skills. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a structured method that can help process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms when those issues are present. Motivational Interviewing is another tool in her work - a collaborative, goal-focused style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, useful for areas like addiction or behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jessica works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans and adjusts techniques as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility to meet people where they are. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level while maintaining continuity of care.