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Brian Austin

MEET YOUR THERAPIST

Brian Austin

OWNER · LCSW · EMDRIA CERTIFIED · IN PERSON & TELEHEALTH

About Brian

Brian is the owner of Healing Within Counseling and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He served 11 years in the Marine Corps before becoming a therapist and he brings that same steadiness to his work with trauma. Very little rattles him and nothing you share will be met with judgment.

He works with teens and adults on PTSD, attachment wounds, anxiety and depression using EMDR, Internal Family Systems, clinical hypnosis and neurofeedback. He is Gottman Method trained and also sees couples.

Brian believes pain and coping behaviors are not defects. They are intelligent responses to what life has handed you. That idea runs through everything at this practice, which is why it carries the name it does. Healing starts from within.

He is also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and a Utah approved supervisor who trains associate-level clinicians, so the standard he holds for his own work is the one he teaches.

In Brian's Words

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When I imagine my ideal client, they are someone who has faced significant challenges, trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, or depression, yet they possess a deep desire to heal and grow. Their issues often stem from past experiences, whether it's unresolved trauma, feelings of inadequacy, or a persistent inner critic that keeps them from reaching their full potential. These individuals often feel stuck, perhaps caught in a cycle of negative thinking, emotional overwhelm, or avoidance. They might struggle with sleep, relationships, or simply feeling at peace in their own skin. I love what I do, and would love to help.

 

Traumas, anxieties, and depression can leave scars that can be hard to see. They scream inside one's head until you decide to get help. Facing pain takes courage, but I offer a way to put them behind you step by step. It is time to be brave and face those anxieties so that you can remove the threat in your mind. Let yourself heal!

 

As a therapist, I specialize in healing traumas and attachment wounds, among many other issues. I have experience helping individuals, families, and couples. I am passionate about helping others with improving their health and recovery. I am EMDRIA certified and trained in hypnosis. I would love to explain the process to you and answer any questions.

Areas of Focus

What Brian Helps With

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Complex PTSD

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Attachment Issues

  • Grief and Loss

  • Addiction and Substance Use

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)

  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)

  • Mood Disorders

  • Thinking Disorders

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Chronic Pain

  • Sleep and Insomnia

  • Stress

  • Coping Skills

  • Self-Esteem

  • Codependency

  • Relationship Issues

  • Marital and Premarital

  • Divorce

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Women's Issues

Therapy Approaches

  • EMDR

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Clinical Hypnosis

  • Neurofeedback

  • Somatic Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy

  • Gottman Method, Level 2

  • ACT

  • CBT

  • DBT

  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

  • Experiential Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

Clients & Communities

  • Teens 16 and up

  • Adults

  • Older adults 65+

  • Individuals

  • Couples

  • Families

  • Groups

  • Workshops and psychoeducation

  • Clinical supervision

  • LGBTQIA+ affirming

Training & Approach

EMDR

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Clinical Hypnosis

Neurofeedback

Gottman Method, Level 2

ACT, CBT and DBT

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and Utah approved supervisor for AMFT, ACMHC and CSW clinicians

Who Brian Sees

Teens 16 and up

Adults

Older adults 65+

Couples

In person or telehealth

Education

MSW, University of Utah

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Utah

Questions About Brian

  • Brian sees teens 16 and up, adults and couples, in person at our Provo office or by telehealth.

  • EMDR, Internal Family Systems, clinical hypnosis and neurofeedback are the core of his trauma work, alongside ACT, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and the Gottman Method for couples.

  • Steady and free of judgment. Eleven years in the Marine Corps means very little rattles him, and he believes pain and coping behaviors are intelligent responses to what life has handed you, not defects to be ashamed of.

Where You'll Meet Brian

Sessions with Brian are held at our Provo office, a calm, private space with parking right outside the Suite 4 entrance.

Healing Within Counseling office building in Provo, Utah, with the Suite 4 entrances
Suite 4 entrance door at Healing Within Counseling in Provo

Location

746 East 1910 South

Suite 4

Provo, UT 84606

Office Hours

Monday – Saturday

8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Sunday

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Availability

Accepting new clients

In person or telehealth

Free 15-minute intro call

Individuals, couples, families, teens & groups

Ready to Start With Brian?

Request an appointment or call the office and we will get you on his schedule.

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