Daryl Austin
Experienced therapist blending CBT and client-centered care
LMFT California
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Trauma and abuse, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Daryl
Daryl Austin practices as a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and focuses on supporting people dealing with trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem issues, and relationship concerns.
Background and approach
With a total of 12 years of formal clinical experience and decades of work in mental health roles, he frames care around each person's needs and values. He emphasizes a nonjudgmental space where thoughts, emotions, and matters of faith can be explored if the client wishes.
His background includes inpatient and county outpatient settings, case management, and leading short-term Dialectical Behavioral Therapy groups, which informs a practical, skills-based approach. Daryl draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and client-centered methods to build individualized plans rather than applying a single technique to every situation.
Since leaving county employment in 2022 he has aimed to offer faith-integrated options for those who prefer that perspective, while remaining open to clients of any belief system. Clients can expect collaborative goal setting and an emphasis on coping strategies and perspective shifts that fit daily life.
He communicates in English and provides sessions through several online formats to match different schedules and preferences.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options
Daryl uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy when appropriate, offering emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences and then adjusts methods over time so treatment stays aligned with what is most helpful for the individual.
Online therapy sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice skills between sessions, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with a licensed professional.
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Experience
12+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English