Jessica Paliswiat

Jessica Paliswiat is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. She supports those coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, and challenges to self-esteem. Jessica aims to provide a calm, compassionate space for people to talk through what matters most to them.

Her focus includes aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. She also works with people dealing with isolation, substance use, communication problems, guilt, and questions about life purpose. Jessica brings eight years of experience to this work.

Jessica uses practical, evidence-based methods in the room. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered approaches. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skills practice, and steps people can try between meetings.

Her style is collaborative and trauma-aware. She listens for strengths and patterns, then helps people test new behaviors and ways of thinking. Jessica aims to make therapy useful and relevant to everyday life.

People who want help with caregiving strain, chronic health concerns, addiction recovery, or grief often find the focus of her work matches their needs. She supports clients seeking coaching-style guidance as well as those wanting traditional talk therapy. Jessica’s goal is to help people build practical tools and a steadier sense of purpose.

How Jessica’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and finding meaning during life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behavior interact and teaches practical skills to change patterns. It often helps with panic, SAD, and mood concerns by using small experiments and homework between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then she and the client pick techniques to try and adjust them as needed in a collaborative way.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when a longer visit is hard to arrange. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions to suit your schedule and needs.