Austin Papasian (They/Them)

LICSW, SUDP
Accepting Clients

Unlock your capacity for joy, connection, and growth. Immediate openings for online and in person sessions in Washington state.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Olympia, WA

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work with adults and teens ages 16 and up who are seeking support with finding how they fit into the world. As a queer and trans clinician, I am passionate about providing quality, affirming care to LGBTQIA+ people. I work with clients who are making sense of past abuse, navigating life while being impacted by intersecting oppressions, and renegotiating relationships with habits that no longer serve them.

My Background and Approach

In a session, we might talk, play, help you connect with your body, develop an action plan, dream up a ritual, make art, or drink tea. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My work is informed by feminist, relational, and existential therapies. I bring over 5 years of post-graduate experience supporting clients with complex trauma, compassion fatigue, addiction, exploring gender, sexuality, spirituality, grief, fear, and love. Additionally, I bring over 13 years of experience in social services providing advocacy, case management, and crisis intervention.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Some biases I embrace: The wisdom of our emotions. The wisdom of our bodies. The power of that which is invisible. Disability justice. Fat positivity. Trans and queer positivity. Kink and polyamory positivity. Dismantling white supremacy. Min Yoongi. More compassion. More rest.

I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 200/session

Info

360-523-7153 Email Austin
203 4th Ave E
Suite 413
Olympia, WA 98501

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