Thomas Austin

My communication style

My counseling style is direct and caring. I demonstrate good listening skills, and I use a number of counseling techniques, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy, to help the clients achieve their goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

I began my work as a social worker, treating clients at psychiatric facilities and drug and alcohol rehabs. I decided to broaden my experiences and began treating clients individually and providing couples counseling.

My goals for you

You'll define a clear set of goals with my input as the first step in developing your treatment plan. We'll establish realistic, achievable goals—both short-term and long-term—that guide our work together.

Our first session

Recognizing a problem and seeking help is a positive first step. I'll ask what brought you to therapy, then learn about your family history, occupation, and interests. We'll discuss the problem and design a treatment plan together. Finally, I'll review what we covered and ask you to consider ways to achieve your goals before our next session.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Jewish