Barbara Austin, LISW-CP
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and relationships
- Trauma and grief
About Barbara Austin
From that foundation, Barbara collaborates with clients to explore alternate perspectives, new shades of understanding, and different ways of organizing experience. She helps people re-create, add to, or re-envision their narratives so they can draw on strengths and ideas that support healthier feelings and responses. Her approach emphasizes practical possibilities for replacing or challenging thoughts and emotions that cause distress.
Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, Barbara aims to support and empower clients through the process of exploring options and taking first steps toward a more fulfilling life. She works to help people discover resources within themselves and develop meaningful shifts that align with their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Barbara Austin have?
Barbara Austin has 25 years of professional counseling experience.
Is Barbara Austin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LISW-CP. Her license is listed as SC LISW-CP 4450, which indicates she is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with clinical practice authorization in South Carolina.
In which languages does Barbara Austin provide therapy?
Barbara provides therapy in English.
Where is Barbara Austin located?
Barbara Austin is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Barbara Austin as my therapist?
You can work with Barbara Austin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Barbara Austin work with international clients?
Barbara Austin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Barbara Austin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Barbara often integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and coping, helping with intimacy, trust, and relationship struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the individual's lived experience and the therapist's empathic presence, supporting exploration of identity, self-esteem, and life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers practical strategies to address anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Barbara collaborates with each person to identify methods that fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and adjusts techniques over time based on what proves most helpful.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. Licensed professionals can use these tools to tailor pacing, provide brief check-ins between sessions, and support ongoing progress in ways that accommodate each client's life.