Austin Nedved, LCMHC

Hi! My name is Austin (he/him), and I believe therapy works best when you feel truly seen: your background, your beliefs, and the strengths you already bring into the room.

Many of the people I work with come in feeling stuck. They might be caught in anxiety or depression, overwhelmed by stress or a big life change, struggling with substance use or other addictive behaviors, or worn out from saying “yes” when they mean “no.” Together, we’ll get to the root of what’s going on and build practical skills to manage your emotions, cope with hard situations, stay grounded in the present, and move toward the life you actually want.

My approach is person-centered and holistic, drawing from evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Reality Therapy, mindfulness, exposure-based strategies, and EMDR. I bring curiosity, honesty, and a good sense of humor to sessions, and I’m not afraid to gently challenge you when it will help you grow.

Therapy with me doesn’t have to mean sitting on a couch for an hour. Depending on what helps you most, we might take a walk-and-talk session outside or use interactive tools and games to keep things engaging. My goal is to make therapy feel approachable and real.

Austin Nedved, LCMHC, LCAS earned his Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina Central University and his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wingate University. He has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, with work in outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient substance use treatment, psychosocial rehabilitation, and developmental disability services. Austin is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) in North Carolina. He is EMDR-trained and specializes in working with teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, addiction and co-occurring disorders, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, and life transitions.