Austin MacKey is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who helps adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and ADHD.
01About Austin
Austin MacKey is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who helps adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and ADHD. He focuses on building practical skills for everyday life. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at finding what works for each person.
He often starts by looking at where difficult feelings began and how patterns from the past appear today. That helps make sense of repeated reactions and relationship struggles. Austin pays attention to family of origin issues and communication problems that keep people stuck.
Background and approach
Sessions include concrete tools for managing anger, easing social anxiety, and coping with isolation. He also helps with body image, self-love, and navigating the pressure of perfectionism. For people wrestling with life purpose or caregiving stress, he offers step-by-step ways to reduce overwhelm.
Austin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and combines those with flexible approaches suited to each person. He encourages small habit changes that add up over time. The focus is on improving emotional regulation, increasing self-awareness, and strengthening coping skills.
He has three years of clinical experience as an LPC, working with adults who want clearer communication and healthier self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and are arranged around each client's schedule. The goal is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 91382 · expires March 2028
- NPI
- 1497443212 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
How evidence-based approaches work online
Austin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can apply day to day. One common approach teaches practical emotion regulation and stress-management skills, useful for anxiety, anger, and depression. Another approach focuses on communication and family of origin patterns to help people change unhelpful relationship habits and improve self-understanding.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will ask about goals, history, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, so treatment fits the person rather than the other way around.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people work face to face when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit regular care into work, school, or caregiving routines.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Austin commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, plus related issues like body image and social anxiety.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focused on understanding patterns and teaching concrete skills for emotion regulation and communication.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of clinical experience as a licensed professional counselor working with adults on emotional and interpersonal concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds a Texas LPC license and practices out of Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients within the permitted regions.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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