About Daryl
Daryl Austin welcomes people looking for steady, experienced support with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship troubles, or low self-esteem. He writes plainly and listens closely so clients can say what matters to them. His approach focuses on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon.
Daryl brings 12 years as a licensed marriage and family therapist and decades of work in mental health roles. He has worked in county outpatient clinics and in-patient settings and ran short-term Dialectical Behavior Therapy groups for several years.
How Daryl works
He returned to school later in life to earn a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling, building on an earlier undergraduate degree in Recreation Administration. In sessions he blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT skills. That means he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and learn coping skills for strong emotions.
He aims to tailor methods to each person’s needs rather than following one fixed plan. Daryl also offers an option to integrate Christian faith into therapy when a client wants that perspective included. This is offered as a choice and is not required for anyone seeking help.
He emphasizes respect for each person’s values and beliefs. People who prefer practical tools, steady support, and a therapist who has worked in public mental health settings often find his style helpful. He encourages a gradual pace and clear steps so progress feels manageable.
Daryl lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Daryl works with
The areas below are the ones Daryl selected when setting up a profile. The first one is listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How these approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, collaborative relationship. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them make sense of their concerns in their own words. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to talk through feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors link to mood. Online CBT typically involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, trying small behavior changes, and tracking results between sessions to see what helps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Online DBT work often includes learning grounding techniques, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Daryl treats finding the right approach as a shared task. He will talk with clients about goals, try methods together, and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful. That collaborative process helps match techniques to each person’s needs and preferences.
Online therapy with video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video is good when visual cues matter, phone works well for lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in, and messaging can be useful for brief updates or ongoing support between appointments. These options increase flexibility and make regular care easier to keep up with.
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