Austin Hunter, MA, LPC
Anxiety, stress, fear, depression.
All these words may describe the way you feel stuck right now, how do you get out? Making sense of our life experiences can be a little difficult for us, but I am here to help you find out what is getting in the way and what we can do about it.
As a licensed and trained DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Psychotherapist, I practice what I have found to be the most evidence based, effective, and personally meaningful approaches to help you exactly where you are, right now. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship/social issues, life transition, behavioral problems, suicidal or harmful thoughts, or bipolar or disordered personality traits, my practice is designed to provide relief and direction for your specific difficulties.
I’m also here to help create the space for you to figure out what it means to be you, who you are, and who you want to be. Together, we can figure out the pieces. I welcome you to come, exactly as you are, right now, and we can move toward the person you want to be and the life you want to live.
I look forward to meeting you, whether this is your first experience with counseling or if you are looking for a different approach. Whatever brings you to my office, we can do this together.
I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Georgia. I am also an engaged speaker at Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, and multiple organizations focused on providing mental health resources to college students and young adults. Additionally, I serve as a mental health liaison for most colleges and high schools in the Atlanta area and small group leader training in mental health awareness. My additional trainings in Mindfulness Meditation, ACT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and CAMS enable me to work with clients of multiple faiths, backgrounds, and experiences.
Who I Work With
Adolescents and young adults, ages 15-45, ready and willing to begin the hard work of therapy. However, you’re not alone. I’m with you every step of the way.
How I Work
I believe in the counseling relationship, as a journey we take together. I utilize existentialism, DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness Meditation therapy to help you be present with your thoughts and feelings, in the moment, and to change the relationship you have with your own mind.
Specialty issues
Anxiety, stress, depression, relationship/social issues, life transition, suicidal thoughts, acting out behaviors, disordered personality, and bipolar issues. I also often assist clients with identity, sexuality, and spiritual concerns.
If you feel that we would be a good fit, please feel free to contact me at Austin@eastatlantacounseling.com or 678-653-5889. He is located at our Decatur location for in-person sessions and telehealth.