Jessica Paliswiat , LMHC

Jessica Paliswiat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. As an LMHC she provides evidence-informed support for people facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, and other complex emotional challenges.

Her style blends compassion with a holistic, trauma-informed outlook that honors each person’s unique history and strengths. She works to help clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and develop practical coping strategies for stress, anger, low self-esteem, chronic health issues, caregiving strain, and isolation.

Jessica’s work emphasizes collaboration and affirmation, inviting clients to explore experiences, question limiting beliefs, and cultivate greater self-compassion. She draws on a flexible mix of therapeutic techniques including solution-focused methods, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to tailor treatment to individual needs.

The aim of her practice is to empower people to develop durable emotional tools, reconnect with a sense of purpose, and move toward more balanced, meaningful lives while navigating difficult transitions or recovery processes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jessica Paliswiat draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside a client-centered stance to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical techniques to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns - it is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and collaboration, creating a respectful space where clients’ priorities shape the work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jessica works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while addressing practical barriers to attending in-person appointments.