Austin Haedicke

I specialize in working with athletes, health care workers, and first-responders; persons who are high-commitment professionals and resilient yet isolated individuals. Often times we have a strong identity tied to our work or sport, well developed physical intuition, experience acute and chronic trauma associated with extreme lifestyles and obscure scheduling, and still contend with identity conflict, under appreciation, and inadequate self-care. When we define ourselves by our capacity for action, skill, and grit; exist in a high-stress, often misunderstood world; and constantly give of ourselves, sometimes we need help.

I emphasize a holistic approach based on integrative wellness (including nutrition, fitness, and breath work). I have more than 10 years of experience working with trauma and personality disorders and frequently employ psychodynamic, person-centered, attachment theory, DBT, and mentalization-based interventions.

I believe that psychotherapy is a fundamentally relational process and my role is similar to both a detective and tour guide. I help you explore who you are, where you've been, and who you want to become. Topics of focus may include distress tolerance, emotional regulation, self-identity and efficacy, trauma and attachment, or interpersonal relationships.