Charles AustinClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (he, him)

About

As a recovering alcoholic and drug addict with 39 years of recovery, I enjoy working with other recovering individuals. I have a wide range of treatment therapy expertise to address co-existing issues that often complicate recovery. My professional experience started in 1988 as a substance abuse counselor intern in residential treatment, with later work in outpatient, hospital, criminal justice and military programs where I eventually became a Clinical Director. While I support 12 step recovery, I also offer alternative approaches that are individualized to more closely align with client desires and motivation. My current style of therapy is based on Motivational Interviewing where I help facilitate change that the person wants to make. I utilize the latest research based treatment that includes rating scales that keep track of progress and how well I'm doing my job. These tools allow for quick adjustments to help ensure quality care and efficient use of our time.

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