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Austine Nwaobi

Austine Nwaobi

LMHC

Florida

Goal-focused counselor using Motivational Interviewing

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH26416
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Collaborative approach
    • Practical skills
    • English language

    About Austine

    Austine Nwaobi is a licensed mental health counselor who uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people feel steadier in day-to-day life. He draws on Motivational Interviewing alongside other approaches to help clients find reasons to change and stick with them. Austine works in Florida and brings five years of clinical experience to each meeting.

    He often helps people who are managing anxiety, stress, anger, low self-esteem, depression, or bipolar concerns. He also supports those dealing with control issues, impulsive behavior, loneliness, panic attacks, paranoia, mood or personality challenges, and struggles with self-harm or self-worth. Sessions are shaped around the concerns you bring and the goals you want to reach.

    Austine favors straightforward conversation and collaboration. He adapts his style to match a person’s needs, combining client-centered talk with cognitive and behavioral tools when useful. He also uses techniques from dialectical behavior work and narrative methods to help people reframe difficult patterns.

    In the first meetings he focuses on understanding what matters most to you and building a plan that fits your life. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps you can try between sessions. The aim is to support steady progress and clearer choices over time.

    To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. Austine accepts international clients and conducts work in English.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

    Austine draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their own reasons for change and build commitment in small steps. This approach focuses on listening, asking helpful questions, and guiding decisions rather than pushing fixes.

    He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on respectful, nonjudgmental conversation so people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, provides concrete strategies to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Austine will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He adjusts tools and the session pace based on what the person wants to accomplish.

    The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions to teach skills, set goals, and track progress over time.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Control issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersSelf-harmSelf-love

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Austine commonly address?

    He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem struggles, depression, and bipolar concerns, plus related issues like impulsivity, panic, and isolation.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    He uses a collaborative, client-centered style and combines it with motivational techniques and cognitive tools to set and reach practical goals.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He has five years of professional work experience providing mental health support and counseling.

    What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

    He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.

    In which languages can sessions be held?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

    How are fees and billing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I start working with this therapist?

    Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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