Austin Kelbaugh is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Studies from College of the Ozarks in 2018, followed by a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Missouri State University in 2022.

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Austin has a passion for working with adolescents, college students, and young adults, while also welcoming clients of all ages and backgrounds. His integrative therapeutic approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Person-Centered Therapy, allowing him to tailor sessions to each client's unique goals and needs.

 

His areas of clinical focus include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, interpersonal issues, emotional exploration, and psychoeducation. Austin strives to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can gain insight, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change.

 

Upon request, Austin can include a faith-based perspective, supported by Biblical teachings, alongside other therapeutic modalities to assist providing the most holistic therapeutic experience for the client.