Austin was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. A lifelong athlete, she competed at the collegiate level while earning her bachelor’s degree from Columbia University in New York, where her early experiences in sports shaped her deep understanding of embodiment, resilience, and the mind-body connection.

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She takes a holistic approach to mental health, integrating psychodynamic training with somatic, creative, and embodied practices. Austin holds specialized training in Art Therapy (School of Visual Arts), a Master’s in Clinical Psychology (Antioch University), and certifications in Somatic Experiencing, executive leadership coaching, yoga, and nutrition (Cornell University).

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Having lived and worked in France, Dubai, London, New York, and Santa Barbara, Austin has worked with diverse individuals and groups. Dedicated to supporting youth, she has worked extensively with children in foster care and serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Her private practice offers a welcoming space for clients to live more empowered, integrated lives.