- Addictions
- Anxiety and stress
- Guilt and shame
About Charles
Charles Austin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and New Mexico with 35 years of professional experience. He has directed outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation programs and now works in private practice in Santa Fe. He helps people with addictions, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.
He also supports people facing major life stressors that feel overwhelming. He draws on his own recovery experience when offering practical, straightforward guidance. Sessions focus on talking through current problems and identifying steps that can reduce distress and increase daily functioning.
Charles uses a mix of person-centered and evidence-informed methods. He aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings are shared without judgment. He listens for patterns that keep someone stuck and then works with them to try different ways of responding.
Treatment may include mindfulness skills to manage strong feelings and cognitive-behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses trauma-focused approaches when past events continue to cause distress.
People often come for help with guilt and shame tied to past choices, family history, or difficult transitions. Charles guides conversations about those feelings and explores practical steps toward clearer values and goals.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and work toward goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Charles will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process means adjusting techniques over time based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also make some therapeutic tools and homework easier to use between meetings. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling matches your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New Mexico, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include guilt and shame, family of origin issues, and codependency.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He talks through what led to those feelings and looks for patterns that keep them active. The work combines conversation, practical steps, and techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is his professional background?
He has 35 years of experience and has developed and directed outpatient and inpatient rehab programs. He now practices privately in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and New Mexico and practices in New Mexico.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify formats. The site process will show the available options when scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is available during the scheduling process.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.