Jessica Busekist , LMHC

Jessica Busekist is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with ten years of experience supporting people across a range of settings and life stages. She emphasizes a collaborative, client-led approach, believing that therapy works best when clients help shape their own goals and pace of change. Jessica works with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, addiction, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and caregiver stress, among other issues.

Her style is grounded in meeting people where they are and offering practical skills alongside space to process deeper wounds. Whether someone arrives knowing the changes they want to make or is seeking guidance to clarify their needs, she aims to help identify the most useful steps toward improved well-being. Jessica offers support for coping with life transitions, building self-esteem and self-love, managing anger, and addressing social anxiety and isolation.

As an LMHC - a licensed mental health counselor trained to assess and treat emotional and behavioral concerns - she values the therapeutic relationship and encourages clients to take time to find the right fit. Jessica strives to provide respectful, strengths-based care that honors each person’s experiences and priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches That Work Well Online

Jessica uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where clients’ priorities guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, building trust, and helping people identify their own goals and strengths, which can be especially helpful for coping with stress, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns.

She also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for clients processing traumatic memories. EMDR uses structured attention and guided procedures to help reduce the emotional intensity of distressing experiences, making it an option for those dealing with trauma and post-traumatic stress.

Motivational interviewing is another tool Jessica uses to support change when ambivalence is present. This collaborative, empathetic style helps clients clarify their values and find internal motivation to make steps forward in areas like addiction, health habits, or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jessica works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions and adjusts strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care while accommodating busy schedules and varying comfort levels with different communication styles.