Kimberly Austin
Psychotherapist - LCSW
Does the shadow of the past still influence how you show up in the world today? Maybe you feel weak or crazy because you “can’t get over it”. Your friends and family don’t get it. You feel alone and confused about why your childhood or past painful experiences are still affecting you today? There are times when things feel okay and life is pretty good but, then they don’t. Maybe you find yourself feeling more on edge, are more reactive and emotional, or maybe you just feel not yourself? Perhaps you have done therapy before and you understand more. Yet things don’t FEEL different. You still don’t feel like you are past your past.
For almost 20 years, I have helped clients heal from past traumas and painful experiences, including accidents, childhood and attachment issues, abuse, medical trauma, bullying and traumatic loss. I am Certified in EMDR and Brainspotting, brain based modalities that facilitate processing of unresolved trauma leading to greater insight, release, and relief.
Clients have described me as “genuine,” “down to earth”, and “effective.” Those who had been originally been intimidated by “therapy” have told me that they were pleasantly surprised by their level of comfort and results. I feel honored helping people access their inner wisdom and experience less suffering and more happiness.
Skills and Expertise
Adult
Anxiety
Emotional Abuse
Family of Origin Issues
Navigating Identity in Relationships
Premarital Counseling
Relationship Issues
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Orientation
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Eclectic
Mindfulness
Marital Couple/ Family Communication Therapy
Psychodynamic
Brainspotting
Health/Wellness-based
Narrative
psychotherapy
Trauma Focused Therapy
Telehealth-based
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
Modality