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Austen LaBarge

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Men's issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Seeking therapy takes courage—and finding the right fit is key. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over nine years of experience helping people overcome anxiety, trauma, and sensitive sexual concerns in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Whether you're facing panic attacks, PTSD, or challenges around pornography or intimacy, I provide expert support with warmth, honesty, and respect. My areas of focus are working with men's mental health, individuals that have experienced trauma, working with high performers and leaders, along with working with therapists. However, I am open to working with individuals outside of these groups

My approach to therapy

I believe in working with you to help you take back control of your life and feel more connected to yourself and others. I draw on evidence-based tools like EMDR, CBT, and DBT, but at the heart of our work is a real, human connection.

What you can expect from me

Clients often tell me they feel comfortable quickly because my style is down-to-earth, direct, and collaborative. I don't find it beneficial when therapy feels overly "clinical". I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy—I believe in working with you to help you take back control of yourself and your life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Direct, Challenging

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at State University of New York, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Nazareth College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Men's issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychoanalytic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Strength-Based, Attachment Based, Seeking Safety, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English