Daryl Austin, LMFT

Daryl Austin is a California-licensed LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - who brings decades of experience in the mental health field to his therapeutic work. He began his career as a mental health worker and later moved into case management at a County Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, with earlier experience in an acute in-patient setting that spanned four years. In his 50s he returned to school to earn a Master of Professional Counseling from National University in Fresno, California, after completing an undergraduate degree in Recreation Administration at Fresno State University.

Throughout his career he has worked extensively with clients affected by trauma and abuse, a focus informed by many years serving people within the county mental health system. He uses an eclectic, client-centered approach that draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and he led short-term DBT groups for several years. Daryl aims to create an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts, feelings, and matters of faith can be discussed freely. Since retiring from the county mental health system in June 2022, he has focused on offering therapy that can integrate Christian faith for those who seek faith-informed care while still welcoming clients with different beliefs. He emphasizes support, collaboration, and practical strategies to help people move toward greater well-being.