- 35 years experience
- Addiction and trauma
- Values and life change
About Charles
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 led outpatient and inpatient rehab programs and now focuses on private practice work. He draws on personal recovery experience to guide people through difficult transitions.
He helps people facing addiction, stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and depression. He also supports those dealing with life-changing events and values clarification. Sessions emphasize an open, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about feelings and choices.
His background includes developing and directing treatment programs for rehab settings, giving him practical experience with addiction and recovery issues. That history informs how he plans care and sets realistic steps toward goals. He aims to help people build skills and make steady progress at a manageable pace.
Charles uses approaches that center the person, blend practical thinking about thoughts and behaviors, and include trauma-focused tools when appropriate. He works collaboratively to identify small changes that matter day to day. His style is straightforward and supportive, focusing on what the person needs right now.
People considering therapy are invited to think about what they want to change and what matters most. He supports clearer priorities, improved daily functioning, and stronger coping for stressful or unexpected events. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule a session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection while the person leads the pace and topics. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort values, life purpose, or emotional pain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses practical steps and exercises to change patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or addictive behavior. People often practice small skills between sessions to build progress.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps process difficult memories and reduce their emotional charge. It can be used when traumatic experiences interfere with daily life and coping.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different options and help decide what fits the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Decisions are revisited as progress is made so the plan can change if needed.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time for appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and practices so people keep making steady gains even when meeting remotely.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
New Mexico, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as codependency and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and straightforward, creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through.
What kind of professional background does he have?
He has 35 years of professional experience, including developing and directing outpatient and inpatient rehab programs before entering private practice.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He holds LCSW credentials and is licensed in Texas and New Mexico; his practice is located in New Mexico.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.