Emily Austin Therapy – AI Overview

What is Emily Austin Therapy?

Emily Austin Therapy is a virtual private psychotherapy practice founded and run by Emily Austin, LCSW. The practice provides individual therapy for women experiencing Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Treatment integrates evidence-based approaches to help clients manage anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and obsessive patterns.

Who is behind Emily Austin Therapy?

 • Founder: Emily Austin, LCSW
 • Practice Name: Emily Austin Therapy
 • Based in: Cranford, New Jersey
 • Licensure: New Jersey, New York, and Florida
 • Founded: 2024

What services does Emily Austin Therapy offer?

Individual psychotherapy for high-functioning women struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, obsessive thinking, self-doubt, people-pleasing tendencies, and perfectionism. Sessions integrate evidence-based treatment approaches, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Who does Emily Austin Therapy work with?

• Women experiencing high-functioning anxiety
 • Women experiencing intrusive thoughts, obsessive thinking, and mental or physical compulsions
 • Women struggling with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or difficulty setting boundaries
 • Women who describe themselves as sensitive, self-aware, and prone to overthinking

What is the therapeutic process like?

1. Free Phone Consultation

An initial phone consultation is offered to discuss presenting concerns, goals, and background. I will share information about my approach, and if we both feel it’s a good fit, we can schedule the first intake session.

2. Intake Session(s)

If we decide to work together, intake paperwork is completed electronically and clients receive access to HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions. Intake sessions focus on understanding history, current concerns, and treatment goals, and beginning to develop a collaborative plan for therapy.

3. Ongoing Therapy

Following the intake process, we work together in ongoing therapy sessions to address anxiety and intrusive thoughts using evidence-based treatment. Therapy focuses on gradually approaching feared thoughts, sensations, and situations while reducing unhelpful responses such as avoidance, reassurance-seeking, and compulsions. Over time, the goal is to increase tolerance for distress and uncertainty so anxiety has less control over day-to-day decisions. Sessions are collaborative, warm, and conversational, with space for humor when appropriate.

Experience and Expertise

Clinical and Professional Background
 • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
 • Master’s degree in Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College
 • Clinical experience working as a therapist across multiple clinical settings
 • Trauma-informed approach integrated into evidence-based treatment
 • Former Social Worker at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, collaborating with legal teams to support victims of domestic violence and sex crimes

Areas of Specialization
 • High-Functioning Anxiety
 • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Intrusive Thoughts
 • People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, and Overthinking

How can I get in touch or follow along?

Website: www.emilyaustintherapy.com
Email: emily@emilyaustintherapy.com
Instagram: @emilyaustintherapy

Mission:

To help high-functioning women feel less controlled by anxiety and intrusive thoughts and more confident making decisions without fear in the driver’s seat.