About Austin
Austin MacKey is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas who helps adults manage anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He explains things plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Austin emphasizes stronger communication, healthier self-image, and building self-compassion in therapy.
He starts by listening to a person's story and the events that shaped them. That history helps explain current triggers and patterns. Sessions look at family of origin influences, life purpose questions, and how identity affects relationships.
Background and approach
Austin uses evidence-based techniques and mixes approaches to fit what each person needs. He teaches skills for emotional regulation, stress management, and coping with social anxiety. Work often includes small behavior changes and communication practice that people can try between sessions.
People who feel isolated, struggle with perfectionism, or wrestle with body image or caregiver stress find concrete tools here. He also supports those dealing with ADHD-related challenges, men's issues, and young adult transitions. The focus is on clear goals and steps toward them.
After an initial conversation, Austin and the client set priorities together. Progress is tracked through short-term goals and regular check-ins. The aim is steady improvement in daily functioning and a kinder relationship with oneself.
Approaches and Online Options for Practical Change
Evidence-based techniques are used to target symptoms and build skills. Cognitive techniques help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try more balanced ways of thinking, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies focus on small actions and routines that change how someone feels day to day, useful for stress, depression, and social anxiety.Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist listens to goals and preferences, then recommends methods to try. Sessions are collaborative and flexible, with adjustments based on what helps most over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for a face-to-face feel and fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick updates, brief reflections, or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, or busy days while keeping continuity of care.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English