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Jim Dauster

LMSW

Supervised by Morgan Grace LCSW-S, LCDC, CCTP-II, EMDR, TCYM

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My Journey

Hey there, I’m Jim. Have you been stuck in old patterns and responses, unable to find a solid footing for healing? Have you tried therapy before, maybe a few times, and still run into the same barriers? Whether you are navigating the fractured realms of dissociation and DID, the tangled threads and impulses of addiction, or the silent burdens of masculinity, I’m here to walk alongside you. My work is more than just managing symptoms - it’s about discovering a reservoir of untapped strength and wisdom to reclaim your life, your freedom, and your authentic self. 

What You Can Expect from Working with Me

Therapy with me isn’t giving you “advice” or telling you what to do. Instead, it’s a place to uncover, to rediscover your own inner wisdom, strength, resilience, and insight. Using the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and ego-state work, we’ll work together to gently approach and process defense mechanisms - the need to fight, flee, freeze, dissociate, avoid, or use - that once protected you, but no longer need to define your story.

 

That might sound heavy and overwhelming. In my practice, we welcome in humor, irreverence, playfulness (and Dad jokes). We’ll practice habits, tools and behaviors rooted in the neurobiology of healing. You’ll reconnect with parts of yourself that you may have lost touch with: meeting the playful, joyful, nurturing, nurturing aspects of yourself.  As we dig into this work, old defenses will soften and you'll start feeling more aligned, more authentic, and more able to live a life filled with meaning, connection, and joy.

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How Therapy With Me Changes Things

After working together, you’ll have a deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns that have been keeping you stuck. You’ll meet both the shadows and the light with courage and grace. You will stand more whole, more connected to yourself and the world around you. You’ll feel like you can truly breathe again, fully in your own skin.

If you’re ready to take a courageous step towards healing, to let go of patterns rooted in survival and start living authentically, I would be honored to walk with you. Let’s connect and start the journey towards lasting change and freedom.

Who I Work With

 

Dissociation and DID

We’ll use CRM to chart a path that bridge the fractured landscapes within. You will begin to experience the profound truth: that even amidst the pain, your system carries an innate wisdom and capacity for healing.

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Substance Use Disorder

We work together to illuminate the roots of your struggles with substance use, to reconnect with our authentic, compassionate self, and build a healthy, abundant life free of the need to use. 

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Men’s Issues

We’ll use a pragmatic, goal oriented approach to navigate the tensions of vulnerability and strength, creating space for authenticity and connection, and defining your own masculinity. 

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Ready to start your healing journey?

Here's how I can help:

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Individual Therapy-ranging from 1 hour-90 minutes in length

Experience the transformative power of mind-body trauma informed modalities with Jim

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Intensive Sessions - 2.5-3 hours in length

Jim specializes in Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), Substance Use Disorder and Dissociation, offering tailored support to those navigating each of these unique experiences. Explore a holistic path to recovery with Jim today.

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Intensive Retreats

Jim provides intensive retreats, customized to fit your needs and treatment goals.  Ranging from 3-5 days, folks stay at one of our partner facilities and engage in deep work, while receiving other services such as acupuncture, bodywork, yoga, and more while our executive chef prepares nourish meals for you.

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Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

Take the first step today, towards the tomorrow you want to see.

Austin Location

805 W 10th St, Suite 400

Austin, TX 78701

512-730-9495

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New Braunfels Location

1067 FM 306 Suite 306

New Braunfels, TX 78130

254-383-9402

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