Clinicians

Austin Edge, MA, LMFTA

ABOUT

Change begins with the decision to turn toward our emotions and the people who matter to us, even when it feels vulnerable or uncertain. When we can make sense of what we feel and express it in a way that invites connection rather than disconnection, we create space for healing and deeper intimacy. Therapy is a dynamic, collaborative process where we explore your experiences, emotions, and interactional patterns to support meaningful change. I approach this work with compassion and curiosity, always looking for the strengths and resilience within the people I work with. I also strive to balance humor and playfulness with deep reverence for the space needed to process pain and grief, believing that healing happens not only through insight but also through felt experiences of safety, emotional connection, and responsiveness in relationships. My goal is to create an environment where you feel supported, seen, and empowered—both individually and in your relationships.

My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a deeply relational and experiential model that helps individuals, couples, and families transform negative patterns and create stronger emotional bonds. Because growth happens in the present moment, I focus on what’s being felt and expressed in real time, helping clients experience and engage with their inner world in new ways that foster deeper attunement. To support this work, I also integrate elements of Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Structural Family Therapy, drawing on each to help clients reauthor their stories, clarify values, and understand how relational patterns have been shaped by broader systems. These perspectives help expand awareness and create new possibilities for connection, making space for lasting transformation.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade working in youth and teen development, overseeing a teen center, facilitating leadership and music programs, and creating workshops on topics like healthy relationships and job readiness. These experiences deepened my appreciation for the power of connection, self-expression, and community in fostering growth and resilience—values that continue to shape my work with clients today.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Community Psychology – University of Washington – 2012
• Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy – Antioch University – 2025
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate – License # MG.61662028

Insurance

I am a Preferred Provider with Aetna, Cigna, First Choice, Kaiser Permanente, Premera, and Regence. Please call for inquiries regarding additional insurance plans.

Self-Pay

A Good Faith Estimate of expected charges will be provided when scheduling an appointment or upon request for self-pay clients.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation is required 24-hours in advance of the appointment to avoid $100 fee.