Thomas Austin

Thomas Austin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, depression, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and other life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, codependency, commitment concerns, and communication problems.

His approach blends clinical counseling and life coaching. He assists clients in boosting self-confidence, increasing motivation, moving toward new careers or relationships, and identifying achievable goals. He has experience supporting people who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and those managing substance use issues.

Thomas describes his counseling style as direct and caring. He emphasizes listening, active engagement, and collaboration on a treatment plan developed together with the person in care. He uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape sessions around the client’s priorities and readiness to work toward change.