Austin  Seeley

Austin Seeley

They Them and He Him

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Massachusetts Accepting Online
Back Bay Accepting In-person
Updated May 22, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics
  • Loss, grief, and bereavement
  • Stress management
  • Trauma

Professional statement

Austin Seeley, LICSW has been working with LGBTQIA in the mental health field folks since 2015. They practice with a holistic patient centered approach the is based on empowerment. Austin uses an eclectic and diverse set of tools and methods that are based on collaboration with clients and grounded in the present moment. Getting feedback, open communication, transparency and non-defensiveness are a critical element to their clinical approach.

Austin is a member of the LGBTQIA community and is dedicated to the ongoing work of addressing social injustice including in health care. Austin is actively Body Positive, HIV / AIDS Allied, Intersex Allied, Open Relationships Non-Monogamy and Polyamory Allied,Racial Justice Allied, Sex Worker Allied, Sex-Positive.

Outside of the office Austin enjoys working with flowers, painting, meditation and spending time in nature. They have two cats and a dog their dog Neptune often comes to the office with them and can be involved as little or as much in therapy as a client chooses.


Message to clients

Just having the space to talk things out can be so important for many of us. I know from my own experience that being listened to makes a big difference. Beyond listening, validation and support can allow us to heal and to grow. I want to really empower people to find safety, balance and joy in their lives.

I view my one of my roles as holding the space for you to talk about anything in your life, if that’s celebrating a victory, processing trauma or expressing a difficult feeling. Another one of my roles is offering you an outside perspective, asking good questions and staying curious. Finally I offer both kind encouragement, and occasionally supportively challenging my clients.

If this sounds like what you are looking for I would love to talk more. I am so honored and humbled to do this work and for getting to be apart of your healing and growth. If I can answer any questions about the process or if you want to learn more please be in touch.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Austin Seeley is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $210 (50min)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10:00AM-6:00PM
  • Tue 10:00AM -6:00PM
  • Wed 10:00AM-6:00PM
  • Thu 10:00AM-6:00PM
  • Fri 10:00AM-6:00PM
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Back Bay practice
82 Marlborough St, Suite 2, Boston , Massachusetts 02116
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10:00AM-6:00PM
  • Tue 10:00AM-6:00PM
  • Wed 10:00AM-6:00PM
  • Thu 10:00AM-6:00PM
  • Fri 10:00AM-6:00PM
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Licensure

Massachusetts: 09/07/2023


Languages

English