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 rehab into his independent practice approach. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression.
He also supports individuals facing major life changes and values clarification. Charles draws on a range of methods such as EMDR, mindfulness, and cognitive approaches to tailor his work to each person.
Background and approach
His style is direct and down-to-earth. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about what they are feeling. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns that keep problems repeating.
Charles has a long history of program development and leadership in rehab settings, and now sees clients in independent practice in Santa Fe. That background informs his focus on recovery and long-term coping skills rather than quick fixes.
He often helps people work through family of origin issues, addiction and relapse concerns, grief related to illness or loss, and questions about life purpose. He also addresses guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and midlife concerns. His approach combines practical tools with a thoughtful exploration of meaning.
People who value experience and a steady, supportive clinician may find his approach helpful. He invites prospective clients to consider what goals matter most and to take a first step toward clearer direction and better day-to-day coping.
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
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- 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
How Charles blends approaches for online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflecting back concerns and priorities so sessions feel collaborative. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, works with troubling memories by pairing focused attention with guided processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Charles will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. From there he recommends a direction and adjusts methods over time so the plan fits the person's changing needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face dialogue and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between longer sessions or use shorter, focused exchanges during a tough day. These options make it simpler to keep regular contact and to practice new skills between meetings.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Charles commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with big life changes. He also focuses on issues like codependency, guilt and shame, isolation, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct, down-to-earth style and creates a nonjudgmental space for talking. Sessions mix practical coping strategies with exploration of underlying patterns.
How long has he worked in this field?
He brings 35 years of professional experience, including developing and directing outpatient and inpatient rehab programs before moving into independent practice.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LCSW credentials in Texas and New Mexico and practices in New Mexico.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
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