Charles Austin, LCSW
New Mexico · 35 years in practice
Charles Austin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of professional experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, New Mexico
- C-11290 · expires July 2026
- LCSW, Texas
- 18563 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1508885518 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Charles
Charles Austin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of professional experience. He practices in New Mexico and brings decades of work in outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation into his independent practice. He frames therapy as a practical partnership aimed at helping people move past things that feel stuck or overwhelming.
He has worked with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also helps people handle major life changes and questions about purpose and values.
Background and approach
His background includes running rehab programs and guiding recovery during difficult transitions. In sessions he emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about thoughts and feelings. He draws on existential ideas about meaning, client-centered listening, and practical methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness.
He also uses EMDR when appropriate for trauma-related work. His style is straightforward and grounded, aiming to translate insight into real changes. He supports people who want to reduce symptoms, change patterns, or regain direction after a hard period.
He speaks English and practices in New Mexico as TX LCSW and NM LCSW. Charles understands the courage it takes to begin therapy from his own recovery experience. He focuses on helping people find greater life satisfaction and make steady progress toward personal goals.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Charles lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Charles names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Existential Therapy helps people reflect on meaning, purpose, and how to live with difficult choices. It is useful when someone feels empty, stuck, or unsure about life direction. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience without judgment, which builds trust and supports change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit your needs and goals. That may mean combining existential reflection with CBT techniques or adding mindfulness practices to manage hard moments.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversations when helpful, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, homework discussions, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to maintain regular contact and fit therapy into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Charles help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as grief, codependency, and isolation.
What is his therapy style like?
He keeps a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach and creates space for honest conversation. Sessions focus on finding meaning, building skills, and making practical changes.
What is his professional background?
He has 35 years of professional experience, including developing and directing outpatient and inpatient rehab programs before moving into independent practice.
Which credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds LCSW credentials in Texas and New Mexico and practices in New Mexico.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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