Austin Mikolin is a compassionate licensed professional counselor based in Harrisonburg, VA, renowned for his specialized training in trauma counseling and equine therapy. He works with individuals across all ages, with a particular passion for guiding teens and young adults as they navigate the complexities of relationships, identity, and the journey toward a healthy sense of self. Austin believes in the significance of helping clients build awareness of how their inner world influences their connections with others, facilitating reconnection with parts of themselves that may have been neglected. With a trauma-informed and relationship-focused approach, he emphasizes a somatic experiential modality that incorporates movement, rhythm, and various therapeutic techniques to explore aspects of identity and self-awareness. Recognizing the deep emotional wounds that can arise from relationships with self and others, Austin encourages creative expression as an alternative route for communicating feelings. He firmly believes that healing is attainable for everyone, guiding clients to understand their trauma patterns and fostering inner healing from even the most painful experiences. He is eager to accompany individuals on this transformative journey.