Austin Dance

Hi, I’m Austin Dance, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you should feel heard, understood, and supported as you work toward your goals.

I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Florida State University and have experience providing therapy in outpatient, private practice, intensive outpatient, and behavioral health settings. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood concerns, trauma, relationship difficulties, stress, self-esteem challenges, and major life transitions.

My approach combines evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy. I tailor treatment to each person’s unique experiences, strengths, and needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

I have a special interest in helping clients process past experiences, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and develop a healthier understanding of themselves. Whether you are working through a difficult transition, managing overwhelming emotions, healing from trauma, or simply looking to better understand yourself, therapy can provide a space to explore, grow, and create lasting change.

My goal is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable being yourself while developing the tools needed to move forward. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you take steps toward greater clarity, confidence, and well-being.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. I believe you are the expert on your own experiences, and my role is to help you better understand yourself, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop the tools needed to create meaningful change.

I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable being open and authentic. Therapy is a partnership, and I work with each client to identify their goals, build on their strengths, and develop practical strategies that fit their unique needs and circumstances.

I integrate evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-focused approaches, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy. I draw from these approaches to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and experiences while building greater emotional awareness and resilience.

I have a particular interest in supporting clients working through trauma, anxiety, depression, mood concerns, relationship challenges, self-esteem difficulties, and major life transitions. I enjoy helping clients explore the connection between past experiences and present challenges while developing healthier coping strategies and a stronger sense of self.

My goal is to meet clients where they are, provide genuine support and encouragement, and help them move toward greater clarity, confidence, and fulfillment.

During our first session, my goal is to begin building a comfortable and trusting therapeutic relationship while gaining a better understanding of what brings you to therapy. We will spend time exploring your current challenges, your personal history, your strengths, and the goals you hope to work toward.

I understand that sharing personal experiences can feel vulnerable, so I strive to create a welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can move at a pace that feels comfortable. Our first session is not about having everything figured out—it is an opportunity to begin understanding your experiences and identifying what support may be most helpful.

Together, we will discuss what you would like to achieve through therapy and begin developing a plan that aligns with your needs and values. Depending on your goals, we may focus on building coping strategies, improving emotional awareness, exploring patterns in thoughts and behaviors, processing past experiences, or developing skills to navigate current challenges.

By the end of our initial session, my hope is that you feel heard, understood, and more confident about the path forward. Therapy is a collaborative process, and we will work together to create meaningful and lasting change.