- Addictions support
- Life purpose focus
- Trauma-informed care
About Charles
Charles Austin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and New Mexico with 35 years of professional experience. He practices in New Mexico and has worked across outpatient and inpatient settings before moving into private practice. His listed concerns include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.
He has experience helping people facing major life stressors that can feel overwhelming. That includes substance use concerns and recovery, grief and loss, and struggles with purpose or direction. He also notes work with issues such as guilt and shame, codependency, isolation, and problems rooted in family of origin.
In sessions he uses methods drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, existential approaches, EMDR, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings and on clarifying values and goals. He describes drawing on his own recovery background when relevant to the work.
People who come to him for life purpose questions or midlife transitions can expect a conversational, goal-focused style. He aims to help clients name what matters next and to test small changes that move toward those aims. Progress is framed as working toward clearer priorities rather than guaranteed outcomes.
Charles works in English. Fees vary by location and are billed through a cancellable subscription model. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session via the See online therapy options button.
Background and approach details reflect his decades of practice across rehabilitation programs and current private work in Santa Fe and broader New Mexico.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what feels most important to the client. Online sessions using this approach emphasize open conversation about values, priorities, and immediate concerns to help a person find direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. In remote sessions CBT can include homework, real-time thought records, and brief behavioral trials between meetings.
EMDR is a method some therapists use for processing distressing memories by combining targeted recall with guided bilateral stimulation. When used in an online setting the therapist and client work together to pace memory processing and follow clear safety steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide whether to emphasize listening and values work, CBT skills, EMDR, or mindfulness practices based on goals and how someone responds in early sessions.
The practical advantage of online sessions is fitting therapy into everyday life. They can reduce travel time and let people schedule meetings around work or caregiving. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or another format is offered.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New Mexico, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like guilt, isolation, and family of origin problems.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses client-centered conversations alongside cognitive behavioral and existential techniques to clarify values and test small practical steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of professional experience, including developing and directing outpatient and inpatient rehab programs and current private practice work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Texas and New Mexico and practices from New Mexico.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.