- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR
About Charles
Charles Austin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Mexico and Texas with 35 years of professional experience. He practices in New Mexico and has a background directing outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation programs. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes.
He draws on long experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by major life stressors. He offers practical conversation and planning rather than jargon. Discussions often focus on coping skills, reducing impulsive behavior, and addressing feelings of guilt, shame, or emptiness.
His clinical approach includes client-centered work that prioritizes the person's perspective and goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. EMDR is part of his toolkit for people who want to address distressing memories.
Charles has specific experience with addictions, codependency, and drug and alcohol problems from his work in rehab settings. He also supports people dealing with aging, cancer, isolation, and midlife re-evaluation. Military veterans' issues are listed among his focus areas.
He mentions personal recovery experience as background to his practice, and he works with clients to set realistic goals. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client's concerns back so goals become clearer. Online conversations can be used to identify what matters most and to set practical steps for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot thought patterns that lead to distress and try new behaviors. In online sessions, CBT can include practicing skills, doing short exercises between meetings, and tracking progress over time.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to reduce the intensity of distress linked to difficult memories. When EMDR is part of work with someone, sessions combine focused memory work with guided processing techniques adapted to the therapy setting.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. Adjustments are made together as work proceeds.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits can help maintain consistency while working on family of origin issues, addiction recovery, anxiety, or life change concerns.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New Mexico, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include family of origin issues, codependency, and midlife challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes the person's goals and perspective. He combines that with practical techniques from CBT and other methods.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional experience, including developing and directing outpatient and inpatient rehab programs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and New Mexico and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on where the client is located.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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