What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Sally has been great! She‚Äôs been working with me for over a year. She‚Äôs encouraging and gives me suggestions to cope. I look forward to speaking with her. I was so broken and falling apart, I‚Äôm not fully healed, however, I‚Äôve made a lot of progress.”
Less than 1 month ago
“Sally has brought me out of a dark place. It‚Äôs been almost two years since we began working together and the progress is amazing!”
Less than 1 month ago
About Sally Jordan Austin
Focus areas
Anxiety
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Depression
Behavioral Problems
Codependency
Parenting Counseling
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Mechanism Development
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Eclectic
Coaching
Experiential Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family Systems
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Sally Jordan Austin
Hi there, I'm Sally Jordan Austin! I have practiced Marriage and Family Therapy for 17 years. My approach to therapy is adapted to the individual and their life experience when they enter therapy. Generally speaking, I take a person-centered approach while drawing upon a range of techniques and theories. I have assisted people with mood disorders, helped individuals and couples create more fulfilling relationships, and facilitated individuals in finding solutions to their problems.
I hold a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of Santa Monica, which has enriched my understanding of human behavior and therapeutic techniques.
My approach begins with person-centered and humanistic methods, including Gestalt and Narrative therapy. I also draw upon many other theoretical approaches such as psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory (how early attachments impact present relationships), transactional analysis (how we relate as child, adult, or parent in interactions), spiritual psychology, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I typically work with individuals and couples but have also supported families, adolescents, and children. My experience includes extensive work with mood disorders—depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder—as well as treating PTSD and OCD. I also assist couples and individuals with relationship issues.
I take an informal approach to therapy, seeing clients as having their own wisdom while recognizing they come to therapy for professional insight, direction, and guidance. I am friendly, approachable, and create a comfortable, safe environment. I also recognize that humor can be a helpful part of therapy.
My journey to mental healthcare began in my early 20s, volunteering and working in psychology and social services—as a volunteer with special needs children at a playgroup, a companion to the elderly, and a residential caseworker for the severely mentally ill.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Santa Monica, Master's in Counseling Psychology
NPI number
1902623911
Patient reviews
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She is very nice and very knowledgeable and has the best understanding of my issues and works well with me
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Sally has been great! She’s been working with me for over a year. She’s encouraging and gives me suggestions to cope. I look forward to speaking with her. I was so broken and falling apart, I’m not fully healed, however, I’ve made a lot of progress.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Sally has brought me out of a dark place. It’s been almost two years since we began working together and the progress is amazing!
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Sally is wonderful! Very smart, great listener, gives great advice, and pulls no punches! And she has a great sense of humor! I'm very happy to talk to her and always feel like we accomplish something, and laugh a lot along the way!
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Sally has years of experience and you can tell in the way she does therapy. She listens well, guiding or prompting you if you need in your conversation flow and the things you want to bring up/ may be struggling with. Her experience with certain types of mental health struggles and how they affect siblings and family members has been really supportive for me. She has helped me navigate some of those complex family “things.” I highly recommend her.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Sally Jordan Austin work with?
Sally Jordan Austin works with Rula Health - San Diego.
What are common reasons for patients to see Sally Jordan Austin?
Sally Jordan Austin frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sally Jordan Austin on their profile.
What languages does Sally Jordan Austin speak?
Sally Jordan Austin speaks English.