Austin Chenoweth

I'm Austin Chenoweth, an LMFT with over four years of experience helping teens and adults work through anxiety, depression, and the deeper patterns driving them. I trained at Santa Clara University and take a relational, depth-oriented approach to therapy, which means I'm less interested in managing symptoms and more focused on understanding what's underneath them.

I see clients via telehealth throughout California, and I work with teens and older adults. I genuinely enjoy the work of therapy, and I believe the relationship we build together is the most powerful tool we have for treatment.

I draw from the psychodynamic and relational frameworks — but also utilize behavioral and cognitive modalities when appropriate. The real engine of my work is the therapeutic relationship itself. I pay close attention to what happens between us in our sessions: the emotions that come up, the patterns that emerge, the moments of connection and friction. Those patterns often mirror exactly what's playing out in your life outside the room.

By working through these patterns in real time, we will create change that's genuine and lasting — not just symptom relief, but a different way of moving through the world for you. I'm direct without being clinical, and curious without being detached. Each person I work with gets their own unique form of therapy that's tailored to what he or she needs.

Our first session is really about fit — and I take that seriously. I'll ask what brought you to therapy, why specifically now, what you want to change, and how you think therapy can help you. I'll share honestly how I work so you can decide if it feels right. No pressure, no scripts. By the end of the session, we'll have a clearer picture of what might be driving your experience and symptoms and what working together could look like.

Most people leave feeling genuinely heard — and that's exactly where I want to start. I know the beginning can be anxiety-provoking--I am here to make it as smooth and easy as possible, and we will always go at your speed and what you need.