Austa Murray, LCSW
Therapist in Illinois
Austa Murray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns.
- Licensed inIllinois
- License149.010100
- NPI 1932750775
- Experience22+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Austa
Austa Murray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. She works at a pace that feels comfortable and focuses on building a connection so clients can get the support they need.
Austa aims to meet each person where they are and offers practical, down-to-earth help for parenting strain, grief, intimacy issues, and identity concerns related to LGBT experiences.
Background and approach
She uses an attachment-based lens to understand how early relationships affect present behavior and feelings. That lens is paired with client-centered listening so the person in the room sets the pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when helpful to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns.
Austa describes her style as compassionate, non-judgmental, and educational. Sessions often include quiet listening, helping people learn skills, and talking through patterns that get in the way of daily life. She also brings developmental awareness to trauma and attachment issues, which can change how someone responds in relationships and parenting.
Her approach is strengths-based and practical. Together with clients she makes a clear plan that addresses their specific goals, whether that is managing anger, coping with life changes, or addressing abandonment and adoption-related concerns. Austa supports people who struggle with co-occurring issues like ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and dissociation.
She practices in Illinois and offers sessions in English. With an emphasis on collaboration and steady support, Austa helps people develop new habits and clearer ways of relating to others.
Credentials
- LCSW (Illinois)
- License 149.010100 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1932750775 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Austa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Austa names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment and evidence-informed approaches online
Austa commonly blends attachment-based work with client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people notice and change the ways they relate to others. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's pace so the person feels heard and able to set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small, practical behavior changes to reduce distress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and goals, then try methods that fit those priorities. Over time the plan is adjusted so sessions keep focusing on what helps most for the client's situation.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when people need a session during a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins, written reflections, and flexibility for people with busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit ongoing work into daily life while using attachment-focused and skills-based tools.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she address?
Austa works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, and LGBT-related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate, non-judgmental, and educational. Sessions mix listening, skill building, and insight to help clients meet their goals.
How long has she practiced?
She has 22 years of experience in mental health settings, including individual and group work and work with family concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.
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