Charles Austin

Charles Austin is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of professional experience. He is licensed in New Mexico and Texas as an LCSW and practices in Santa Fe. He has a long history working in outpatient and inpatient rehab settings and now sees clients in private practice.

He helps people facing addictions, stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and depression. He also supports those coping with big life changes and values clarification. His work reflects personal experience in recovery, which shapes his understanding of the process.

In sessions he aims to create an open, nonjudgmental setting where thoughts and feelings can be spoken freely. Conversations focus on practical steps and on clarifying what matters most to each person. He listens and helps people name goals they want to pursue.

Charles uses mindfulness-based tools alongside client-centered discussion and cognitive-behavioral techniques. He also draws on existential ideas and EMDR when appropriate. These approaches are tools he tailors to the person in front of him rather than fixed prescriptions.

People often come for help with addiction recovery, coping with loss or major change, managing chronic stress, or sorting family-of-origin concerns. Sessions work toward clearer values, better coping strategies, and more satisfying day-to-day living. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete the brief matching questionnaire.

How his approaches translate to remote work

Charles combines Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that can work well at a distance. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to help calm the mind and notice patterns; it is useful for stress, anxiety, and managing cravings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflection, helping people name their values and goals through honest conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and uses small experiments and skill practice to change them.

Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs and preferences. That choice is revisited as goals shift or new challenges arise.

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing care for people who have moved or who need flexible scheduling while working toward recovery and clearer daily routines.