Austin Avison (he/him)

About Austin

Meet Austin Avison, M.A., M.S.! Austin is a Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP) who provides depth-oriented psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment. His work is grounded in psychological science, cultural understanding, and a commitment to neurodiversity-affirming care.

Austin works with adults seeking depth-oriented, insight-driven psychotherapy, particularly those interested in exploring longstanding emotional patterns, identity development, relational dynamics, and the deeper meaning behind their experiences. He specializes in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent adults (including ADHD and autism), and those navigating complex intersections of mental health with culture, religion, spirituality, and sexuality.

Personalized Therapeutic Approach

Austin believes that therapy should be a collaboration that respects your own needs and wishes. As such, his approach integrates psychodynamic and psychoanalytic insight with evidence-based methods. The goal of these approaches being:

  • Delve into creating deeper personal relationships

  • Target mindset, and understand one’s self and behaviors

  • Integrate one’s values, culture, and preferences with expert clinical judgement to create a personalized treatment plan for each individual

In addition to therapy, he provides comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, and personality assessments for:

  • Autism

  • ADHD

  • Learning and intellectual disorders

  • Giftedness

  • Academic accommodations

  • Memory concerns

  • Dementia

  • Other complex diagnostic presentations.

Specialties

Austins areas of expertise include:

  • Depression & Anxiety – Navigate emotional challenges with clarity and support.

  • ADHD - Gain understanding and strategies for success.

  • Bipolar and Personality Disorders - Deepen understanding of behaviors with practical guided support.

  • Identity Confusion – Creating a sense of self worth and understanding with confidence.

  • Existential Questions - Deepen your understanding of the world and your place in it.

  • Attachment & Relationship Concerns – Deepen your connection to yourself and others.

  • Major Life Transitions – Adjust to change with guidance and stability.

Why Choose Austin?

With strategies that meet each individual where they’re at, Austin will integrate clinical expertise with each person’s values, culture, and experience. By in large fostering an environment that makes personal growth feel achievable.

Start Your Journey

You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Whether you're an adolescent, adult, or someone navigating complex emotions and transitions, Austin is here to support you. She is currently accepting new clients and looks forward to helping you rediscover your strength, confidence, and capacity for change.

Austin practices under the supervision of Dr. Rebecca Gomez de Tuinstra, Ph.D., LP.

Availability:

  • Accepting new therapy clients

  • Accepting new testing clients

  • Offers telehealth therapy throughout Michigan

Insurances Accepted:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Blue Cross Complete

  • Priority Health

  • ASR

  • Aetna

  • Medicaid

  • Meridian Medicaid

  • McLaren Medicaid

  • Molina Medicaid

  • Cigna

Schedule an appointment with Austin!