MEET AUSTIN
Austin Papini,
MA, LPCC
Outpatient Therapist
He/Him – Colorado
Phonetic pronunciation: Aw-stin Puh-pee-knee
Professional Bio
Are you struggling to feel like you have control in your life? Finding it hard to feel present on a day to day basis? My approach aims to focus on your strengths as a person and how you can make change for yourself through new coping skills and changing unhelpful behaviors. We’ll also work on helping you feel more grounded and present each day so you can tackle immediate responsibilities and enjoy life! In early sessions, we’ll spend time getting to know each other and building a therapeutic relationship as a foundation for working on your goals.
At a glance
State / Region of Licensure
Colorado
License
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC)
Populations Served
Adults, Older Adults
Austin may be a good fit if you are navigating:
Addiction
Anger
Anxiety
Depression
Gender Identity
Grief
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
PTSD/Trauma
Relationship Challenges
Self Esteem
Work/Life Balance
Life Transitions
PTSD/Trauma
Relationship Challenges
Austin's therapeutic approach
Austin draws from approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Humanistic. Sessions are shaped around the client’s goals, pace, lived experience, and the kind of support that feels most useful.
Approaches may include
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered Therapy
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Why I do this work
Growing up in a rural area in the midwest, myself and several of my family members dealt with mental health concerns oftentimes on our own with little support. There was limited access to therapy and other related resources which inspired me to enter the field and provide care for others who need it.
Best part of my job
The best part of my job is getting to connect with others and support them through their mental health journeys no matter what that looks like. The moment when a client has a new insight or a new coping skill clicks is so meaningful to witness!
Beyond the therapy room
I’m a huge reader! I do a lot of non-therapy related reading for fun and love all sorts of genres. Along with this, I enjoy exercising in various forms including at the gym, playing tennis, or hiking.
Favorite quote
“…things get broken, and sometimes they get repaired, and in most cases, you realize that no matter what gets damaged, life rearranges itself to compensate for your loss, sometimes wonderfully.” – Hanya Yanagihara, A Little Life
Recommended resources
- Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
- No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz
- The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
You don’t have to do this alone anymore. With the support of a highly trained therapist, you’ll soon have a path and roadmap out of your suffering, and each step of the way, you’ll be accompanied by a kind, dedicated guide.