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Julius A Austin Author

Jude T. Austin II, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT-A, NCC, CCMHC has a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, he is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Professional Counseling Program at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and serves as the program's Clinical Coordinator. He is also in private practice in Temple, Texas, working with individuals, couples, and families. His research focuses on counselor education pedagogy, specifically finding ways to help counseling students develop a therapeutic presence in session. He is also the co-author of the books Counselor Self-Care and Surviving and Thriving in your Counseling Program.

Julius A. Austin, Ph.D., LPC, NCC has a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, he is a PLPC, and a Nationally Certified Counselor. He is currently a Clinical Therapist and the Coordinator for the Office of Substance Abuse and Recovery at Tulane University. In this role, he serves students struggling with substance abuse issues and works with other academic and local community resources to support students in recovery. He is also an adjunct professor at Southeastern Louisiana University and Southern University and A&M College. His research focuses on counselor development and training. He is also the co-author of the books Counselor Self-Care and Surviving and Thriving in your Counseling Program.