Location
Offers online therapy
Offering in person and tele-health online therapy.
About
As a recovering alcoholic and drug addict with 35 years of recovery, I enjoy working with other recovering individuals. I have a wide range of treatment therapy expertise to address co-existing issues that often complicate recovery. My professional experience started in 1988 as a substance abuse counselor intern in residential treatment, with later work in outpatient, hospital, criminal justice and military programs where I eventually became a Clinical Director. While I support 12 step recovery, I also offer alternative approaches that are individualized to more closely align with client desires and motivation.
My current style of therapy is based on Motivational Interviewing where I help facilitate change that the person wants to make. I utilize the latest research based treatment that includes rating scales that keep track of progress and how well I'm doing my job. These tools allow for quick adjustments to help ensure quality care and efficient use of our time.
Having been the beneficiary of various treatment approaches, I know how hard and threatening it is to seek treatment. Research clearly identifies the importance of the therapuetic relationship as the key for positive outcomes. I offer free phone consultations to discuss your interests and to help determine whether or not I may be a good fit for you.
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Call or Email Charles Austin for a free 15 minute consultation now - (505) 302-2867
Finances
- Session Fee: $120 per session
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By:
Cash, Check, Paypal, Visa
I accept cash, check, paypal or visa. A single session is typically 50 minutes. The first sesssion is longer but same cost.
Email me or call (505) 302-2867 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 33 Years
- License: New Mexico / C-11290
- School: University of Texas at Austin
- Year Graduated: 1992
I have over 30 years of clinical experience with 10 years as a Clinical Director of outpatient and residential substance abuse programs.
Additional Credentials
- License No. and State: 1838 Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor LCDC 1838 TEXAS
- License No. and State: 18563 Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW 18563 TEXAS
Charles Austin's Groups
A work in progress. Open to co-facilitation
I just semi-retired and started a limited private practice. I am open to joining or co-facilitating existing groups in NM as I have extensive group therapy experience. Starting a group in the future is a goal but need to build a client base first.
Location
Offers online therapy
Specialties
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Drug Abuse
Issues
- Anxiety
- Codependency
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
Client Focus
Age
- Adults
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- 12 Steps
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Spiritual/Moral Based Focus
Modality
- Individuals
- Group
Last Modified: 1 Feb 2023
(505) 302-2867