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Online therapist

Austin Jarrell

Empathetic, practical help for families

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Credentials
LPC-MHSP
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Austin

Austin Jarrell is a licensed professional counselor with 13 years of experience who focuses on practical, solution-oriented work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered ideas to help people facing family and parenting challenges. Austin trained at Austin Peay State University, earning a master’s degree in Community Counseling, and she holds the TN LPC-MHSP 5262 license.

She keeps her style direct and casual, speaking plainly so families can understand next steps.

Background and approach

Austin has hands-on experience with the Department of Children’s Services and with intensive in-home family work. She has provided individual and group counseling for people recovering from addiction and supported families dealing with complex stressors. That background informs how she approaches problems - practical steps paired with clear goals.

In sessions she listens first, then helps clients test small, realistic changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy helps find workable strategies fast when time and energy are limited.

Austin often helps with parenting concerns, family communication, addiction recovery, and stress or anxiety tied to life transitions. She also addresses issues such as caregiver stress, adoption and foster care, workplace struggles, and young adult challenges. Conversations are straightforward and tailored to each family’s needs.

Austin invites clients to set clear goals and try specific steps between sessions. Her practical approach aims to reduce overwhelm and create manageable progress.

How Austin’s Approaches Work Online

Austin often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot unhelpful thoughts and try new actions. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so people can test what changes produce better results. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, realistic goals and build on what already works; this approach is useful when parents or caregivers need fast, practical steps.

Finding the right approach is treated as a team effort. The therapist starts by listening to what matters most and then recommends methods that match the client’s goals and daily life. Plans are adjusted as needed so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to connect from home, coordinate around childcare, and follow up between appointments. The variety of options lets families choose what feels most workable while still keeping focus on progress and practical change.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Austin address?
She works with issues such as addictions, family and parenting problems, stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Austin uses a straightforward, casual approach that listens first and then focuses on small, practical steps clients can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She earned a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Austin Peay State University and has 13 years of experience, including work with the Department of Children’s Services and addiction recovery programs.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LPC-MHSP credential with licence TN LPC-MHSP 5262 and is located in Tennessee.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Austin provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
Tennessee
Languages
English

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