Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
How Austin works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Austin
Austin MacKey is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for adults. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges related to ADHD. His style is direct and compassionate, aimed at building skills that make daily life easier.
Austin begins by listening to each person's story and the events that shaped them. He pays attention to family of origin issues, communication problems, and patterns that cause repeated conflict or emotional pain.
Background and approach
Together with clients he looks for small, achievable steps that reduce overwhelm and improve coping. Sessions often include skill practice for managing strong emotions like anger and anxiety. He teaches breathing and grounding techniques, problem-solving steps, and ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts.
The focus is on tools that can be used between sessions to handle stressful moments and improve relationships. Austin also addresses identity questions, self-worth, and social connection. He helps people who feel isolated, struggle with body image, or want clearer life purpose.
For men and young adults facing role or transition issues, he offers straightforward conversation and goal-focused work. With three years of clinical experience in Texas, Austin blends common-sense strategies with evidence-based techniques. He invites clients to try different approaches and adjust as needed.
The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
What Austin works with
Everything Austin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Austin's practice.
Evidence-based approaches delivered online
Austin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common set of techniques involves emotional regulation and behavioral strategies to manage anger and anxiety; these teach concrete steps like grounding, breathing, and gradual exposure to feared situations to reduce reactivity and avoidance. Another approach centers on cognitive strategies to shift unhelpful thought patterns, helping people reframe negative self-talk and build more balanced perspectives for better mood and self-esteem.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Austin will discuss options, try methods that fit the client's goals, and adjust the plan based on how someone responds. The process is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill coaching, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works well for brief check-ins, and messaging supports frequent, shorter exchanges between sessions. These formats let people fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines and keep momentum when life is busy.
Questions people ask about Austin
What concerns does Austin help with?
Austin helps adults with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD-related challenges. He also addresses issues like body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and an eclectic style. Sessions focus on learning tools for emotional regulation, problem solving, and improved communication.
How much experience does he have?
Austin has three years of clinical experience working with adults in Texas. His work includes helping people build coping skills and manage strong emotions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.