Austin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor who received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Georgia Southern University. He completed both his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Doctorate in Counselor Education & Supervision from Mercer University. Before joining Thrive Forward Therapy, Austin worked at Ridgeview Institute where he helped individuals and families navigate mental health crises and transition from inpatient to outpatient care.

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Austin uses a collaborative client-centered, and trauma-informed approach drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Attachment Theory to help clients understand the patterns shaping their lives and relationships and create meaningful, lasting change.

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He has additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and PREPARE-Enrich to help couples have good relationships at every stage. He works with men, executives, professional athletes, couples, and teens, addressing concerns such as relationships issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

Austin lives in the Atlanta area with his wife and two children, where they enjoy live music, movies, sporting events, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends. He is a member of Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia.