Andrew Austin

My communication style

I value open, direct communication. I apply unconditional positive regard for all my clients and am not opposed to using humor. If you're looking for a straight-faced, deadpan therapist, I may not be the fit for you. If you're looking for a compassionate active listener, I may be a good fit.

My journey to mental healthcare

I taught in the classroom for nearly a decade and am adept at using visuals and examples to break down challenging concepts. I loved the problem-solving aspect of teaching, but wanted to find a deeper connection with people, which led me to therapy. I find people are endlessly interesting and love to hear their stories.

My goals for you

In order to help clients reach their goals, we start with a general "What do you want to get out of therapy?" After all, you're the expert in your life. After a thorough intake process and psychosocial (history of how you think and your social environment), we set individual, collaborative goals and periodically refer to them to be effective.

Our first session

The first session is very much rapport-building and determining if we have the potential for a good therapeutic alliance. 90% of the effectiveness of therapy is from the therapeutic alliance itself. If this is marked by openness and honesty, then it's possible to make meaningful progress in session.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White, Middle Eastern
• Christian, Non-denominational