Austin Z. Knox, M.Ed., LPC-Associate

Are you fixated on your interactions with others, wondering if you said or did the right things? Do you lie in bed replaying the day's conversations in your mind? Are you anxious in your relationships, believing that you will lose connection if you don't respond perfectly? If you answered yes to any of these questions, first off, please know that you are not alone. These kinds of issues often stem from trauma related to past and present significant/family relationships and are usually accompanied by symptoms of anxiety and depression. I help men and women to deal with these kinds of issues and would love to help you! In our sessions, I will provide you with support and a safe space as you explore these issues. Together, we will create a plan for addressing the challenges that bring you to counseling. Many times just talking aloud about an issue is a great starting point and can lead to tremendous relief. WHO I AM... My professional life began with the award of a Bachelor of Architecture in 2005. While pursuing this initial career path, I became aware of my own life-struggles, ultimately driving me to seek solutions in therapy. As I worked to reclaim my own life, I also learned a great deal about the process of helping others, so much so that I eventually decided to begin making a career change. I received a Masters of Education in Professional Counseling in 2018 but continued to work in the field of architecture until moving to East Texas, where I then pursued a private practice in counseling. My style of counseling comes from the humanistic models of therapy, meaning that I focus on emotions. In our sessions I will work largely on helping you to understand your own personal experiences and how they make you feel. Occasionally I will implement more thought-focused interventions, but with the purpose of targeting the underlying emotions. This style is informed by both academic knowledge as well as my own experience within the field. Should you feel that we are a good fit, I will work to help you to gain more understanding about the areas of your life that you choose to focus on. I realize that it takes great courage to seek counseling, and I commend you on taking this first step. Please let me know if you think that I can be of any assistance; I truly believe in the work and would be honored to help you in your healing journey.