Jessica Paliswiat, LMHC

Jessica Paliswiat is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She also supports those coping with life changes, grief, relationship difficulties, anger, and concerns about self-esteem. Jessica works so people can build practical coping skills and find clearer direction in daily life.

She uses a straightforward, collaborative approach in sessions. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person and on skills that can be used between visits. Jessica draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and client-centered methods to tailor an approach that fits each person's goals.

Jessica has eight years of clinical experience in a variety of settings in New York. Her practice includes work with people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness or disability, isolation, and issues related to aging and geriatric concerns. She also supports those dealing with substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.

In therapy she aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, test small changes, and strengthen values-based action. Sessions emphasize clear tools for managing symptoms and improving communication. Jessica encourages realistic steps toward greater balance and purpose.

Her style is warm and pragmatic. She partners with people who want both short-term problem solving and deeper change over time. To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

How Jessica's approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values while noticing difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, life transitions, and long-term health concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing realistic alternative strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects so the person can find their own solutions and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean blending techniques across these approaches and adjusting direction as progress is made.

Session format details are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting mental health care into busy days easier by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during work breaks or quieter parts of the day. It can also allow check-ins that focus on short skills practice when someone needs a brief follow-up rather than a full session. Licensed professionals can use these approaches remotely to teach coping skills, practice communication strategies, and support people managing chronic conditions, caregiver responsibilities, or life transitions.