Austyn T. Bailiff, M.A.
LPC, NCC, CLCP
Austyn Bailiff is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Life Care Planner. His professional trajectory in mental health began during his tenure in Student Development at Wheaton College, where he earned a B.A. in Communication and an M.A. in Christian Formation. This experience nurtured a keen interest in addressing the psychological complexities faced by young adults—particularly regarding identity and societal integration—which led him to pursue an additional Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.
Austyn’s overarching goal is to create an environment where clients feel acknowledged and deeply understood. He maintains a clinical focus on individuals 12 and up, specializing in advanced clinical assessment, trauma resolution, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, anxiety, depression, and navigating life transition challenges.
In addition to therapeutic care, Austyn offers specialized forensic services. Having completed advanced training through the Institute of Rehabilitation Education and Training (IRET), he applies rigorous methodologies to develop comprehensive life care plans for individuals with catastrophic injuries. He also draws upon his clinical assessment experience to offer expert forensic evaluations, offering unbiased insights into mental health, risk assessment, and the interpretation of personality dynamics.