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Christy Austin

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Richmond, VA 23220
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Do you find yourself overthinking, people-pleasing, doubting yourself, or feeling deeply affected by your relationships despite years of insight and personal growth? I specialize in complex childhood and relational trauma, including the ways early experiences can shape attachment, boundaries, self-trust, and emotional wellbeing. My work supports clients in developing greater steadiness, clarity, and more secure relationships with themselves and others.
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic and insight-oriented therapy, somatic approaches, and systems theory. Therapy is collaborative and paced with attention to emotional safety, autonomy, nervous system regulation, and meaningful change.
If you’re tired of carrying everything alone, or of analyzing yourself without lasting relief, you don’t need to try harder. You may need a therapeutic space that can meet you with depth, steadiness, and respect. If that resonates, I invite you to reach out.
Take the first step to help. Call or Christy Austin now - (804) 213-2912

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Richmond, VA 23220

(804) 213-2912
My website
I offer Telehealth sessions all across Virginia with convenient afternoon and evening hours during the week.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Self Esteem and Women's Issues 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (804) 213-2912
Photo of Christy Austin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Richmond, VA 23220

(804) 213-2912
My website
I offer Telehealth sessions all across Virginia with convenient afternoon and evening hours during the week.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Self Esteem and Women's Issues 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Anthem
  • Sentara Health Plans
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I accept Anthem and Sentara commercial plans for individual therapy
Photo of Christy Austin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Christy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (804) 213-2912
"
I accept Anthem and Sentara commercial plans for individual therapy
Photo of Christy Austin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Christy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (804) 213-2912

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904010871 Christy Austin

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended Virginia Commonwealth University , MSW, Graduated 2015
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I've worked in mental health since 2009 and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with experience in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, trauma, and relational difficulties. I also have training in Reiki and contemplative practices.
Photo of Christy Austin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Christy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (804) 213-2912
"
I've worked in mental health since 2009 and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with experience in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, trauma, and relational difficulties. I also have training in Reiki and contemplative practices.
Photo of Christy Austin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Christy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (804) 213-2912

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Women's Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I specialize in complex PTSD, childhood trauma, and relational trauma. I work with clients experiencing limerence, anxiety, emotional burnout, relational difficulties, and persistent patterns of overthinking or emotional overwhelm. Treatment focuses on emotional regulation, self-awareness, and building greater stability and self-trust.
Photo of Christy Austin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Christy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (804) 213-2912
"
I specialize in complex PTSD, childhood trauma, and relational trauma. I work with clients experiencing limerence, anxiety, emotional burnout, relational difficulties, and persistent patterns of overthinking or emotional overwhelm. Treatment focuses on emotional regulation, self-awareness, and building greater stability and self-trust.
Photo of Christy Austin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Christy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (804) 213-2912

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I draw from CBT, parts-based (IFS-informed) work, attachment-focused therapy, and somatic nervous-system regulation. Sessions balance insight with present-moment experience so patterns can shift, not just be understood. Intake includes an optional brief astrology or Human Design reflection for orientation.
Photo of Christy Austin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Christy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (804) 213-2912
"
I draw from CBT, parts-based (IFS-informed) work, attachment-focused therapy, and somatic nervous-system regulation. Sessions balance insight with present-moment experience so patterns can shift, not just be understood. Intake includes an optional brief astrology or Human Design reflection for orientation.
Photo of Christy Austin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Christy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (804) 213-2912

Location

Primary Location

Richmond, VA 23220

(804) 213-2912

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I offer Telehealth sessions all across Virginia with convenient afternoon and evening hours during the week.
Photo of Christy Austin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Christy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (804) 213-2912
"
I offer Telehealth sessions all across Virginia with convenient afternoon and evening hours during the week.
Photo of Christy Austin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Christy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (804) 213-2912