

Managing anxiety and depression in Syracuse is accessible through Headway's network of empathetic providers trained in cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation. Sessions are available within days, and the average patient saves 75% on mental health care costs through insurance coordination.
We can move forward, overcome, learn and grow, seeking peace, balance, happiness. I was a NYS Certified School Psychologist for 16 years, and have 7 years of combined supervised and licensed experience as a Mental Health Counselor. I have several degrees in addition to Mental Health Counseling which broadens my perspectives and experience. I was a Training Consultant for Dale Carnegie Training. I also have a Jack Nash Honors MBA, working in foreign exchange capital markets for several years. Counseling however is my calling, my purpose.
Lauren is a highly skilled LMHC who obtained a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from NYU and an MBA from Johns Hopkins. She is licensed in New York, New Jersey & Connecticut. Lauren approaches her work with warmth, compassion, and a results driven style. Lauren enjoys working with individuals and couples struggling with life transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression, work/life balance, family dynamics, and self-worth. She finds joy in helping people gain greater insights into one another to unlock deeper levels of connection in their relationships.
I help people navigate life, as they seek to better understand why they are in the place they find themselves, who they are in relation to the world and others, and where they would like to be.
I’m Dr. Arica Austin, a licensed clinical Psychologist- here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters. I truly care about my patients’ well-being and I go above and beyond to help them through all their obstacles! I believe that therapy should be a collaborative effort and I want to make sure you are receiving the care that best fits your needs.
My psychiatric experience includes adolescents at NewYork-Presbyterian's Westchester Behavioral Health Center and adults, adolescents, and children at Four Winds Hospital in Katonah. I have an MSN from Hunter College, a BSN from Pace University, and a BA in psychology from Harvard University.
I've been working with clients in New York for over 30 years after completing psychoanalytic training. My decades of experience enable me to grasp and appreciate the complexity of the people I work with as I guide them to achieve lasting change. I feel fortunate that I've been able to engage in such an emotionally rewarding profession in which deep human connections are pursued and valued. Also, I specialize in working with adult males seeking change.
I am a New York and CT Licensed Clinical Social Worker helping adults aged 18 and older handle stressors, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and loss and develop methods of caring for one’s self.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is skilled at working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process. I believe in providing a warm and nonjudgmental environment for my clients so that they can feel safe and supported in exploring their issues.


Headway helps you find calm with expert-guided support — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
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