Charles Austin
Experienced LCSW guiding practical change
LCSW New Mexico
- Experience
- 35 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Charles
Charles Austin is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of practice experience, licensed in Texas and New Mexico as an LCSW. He has led and developed both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation programs and now maintains a independent practice in Santa Fe.
Background and approach
His professional path includes long-term work with addictions, trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, depression, and guidance around major life transitions. He draws on a mix of approaches to tailor care to each person, including cognitive behavioral strategies, client-centered listening, mindfulness, existential exploration, and EMDR when appropriate.
Charles emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can examine thoughts, feelings, and values. His own experience in recovery informs a supportive stance toward clients pursuing greater satisfaction and forward movement in life.
Clients can expect practical work on coping skills and values clarification alongside attention to emotional processing and behavioral change. Charles aims to help individuals identify realistic goals, reduce overwhelming stressors, and move toward a more fulfilling daily life while respecting each person’s pace and priorities.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Charles uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, a practical approach that often focuses on skill-building and measurable goals. He also employs client-centered therapy, offering attentive listening and reflective feedback to help people clarify values and feel understood. When relevant, he integrates mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness and stress management skills.
Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. He works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods over time so the work remains aligned with what the client finds helpful and achievable.
Online sessions are available via video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or other obligations, and allow clients to access therapeutic tools and support from wherever they are located in New Mexico.
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Experience
35+ years
Licensed
New Mexico, Texas
Languages
English