Austin Francis (Mikolin)

I work with all ages, but particularly enjoy working with teens/young adults, as I feel they need the most support in learning about relationships, identity, and building a healthy sense of self as they move into adulthood. At any age, I enjoy taking that journey alongside my clients as they build awareness of their inner world impacts the relationships around them, so that they can connect back to the parts of self from which they may have disconnected. My approach to counseling is trauma-informed and relationship- focused. I believe in using a somatic experiential approach with use of movement, rhythm, experiential regulation tactics, and exploration of inner parts of one's identity/sense of self. I often encourage creative expression of emotions that does not always include verbal expression. I believe that we all experience hurt in relationships, with self and with others, that can shape our inner self-talk and our ability to handle the emotions or turmoils in life. However, each of us can find inner healing from the most painful of experiences by connecting into ourselves and learning our trauma patterns. I want to join you in that journey!