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Jessica Paliswiat

Accessible, skill-based therapy for lasting change

LMHC New York

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Jessica

Jessica Paliswiat, LMHC, works with adults facing a broad range of emotional and life challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship or family concerns.

Background and approach

Located in New York, she blends practical skills with empathic listening to help people navigate difficult transitions, manage chronic health or caregiver-related stress, and confront issues such as loneliness, guilt, or low self-esteem. Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered methods to create tailored, evidence-informed plans.

Jessica emphasizes collaboration and honors each person’s lived experience while teaching concrete coping strategies, problem-solving techniques, and ways to reframe unhelpful thinking patterns. With eight years of clinical experience, she supports clients dealing with complex intersections of mental and physical health, including chronic pain, co-morbidity, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and substance use challenges.

Jessica’s style is grounded, compassionate, and goal-oriented, focused on helping people build resilience, clarify life purpose, and move toward more balanced, sustainable functioning.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Jessica often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another frequent component, encouraging values-based action and emotional flexibility so people can pursue meaningful goals despite difficult thoughts or feelings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then blends techniques from different models to create a personalized plan rather than prescribing a single method from the start.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize accessibility and convenience. These formats allow clients to engage in skill-building, problem-solving, and values work from home or elsewhere, supporting consistent attendance and flexibility around busy schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Jessica commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, combining empathic listening with practical skills-building to help clients meet real-life goals.
What is her clinical experience?
Jessica has eight years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the NY LMHC number 010871 and practices in New York.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with Jessica?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English