Counseling for Veterans & Military
Transition, Trauma, and Strain on You and Those You Love.
As a former military aviator, United States Air Force officer, and Air Force Academy graduate, I care deeply about veterans, cadets, service members, military spouses and families. I have experienced both the extraordinary highs and the all-too-real lows of military training and service, at home and abroad. That personal history does not make every story the same, but it gives me genuine respect for servicemembers and compassion for the ways service can shape identity, relationships, faith, and the ability to feel safe. I am honored to walk alongside members of the military community as they seek durable hope and lasting change.
Common Concerns for Veterans and Servicepeople
Military experiences can affect far more than memories of a single event. Veterans, service members, cadets, spouses, and families may seek counseling for concerns such as:
Trauma and PTSD: Feeling constantly on edge, struggling with sleep difficulties or nightmares.
Anxiety and depression: Sometimes these appear as anger, emotional numbness, or hopelessness
Loss of identity and purpose: Feelings of being lost without mission, community, or clear direction during transitions
Shame and guilt: Navigating moral or spiritual questions with experiences that are difficult to discuss
Marriage, family, or relationship conflict connected to service, training, deployment, or transition
Addiction, work stress, family-of-origin wounds, or past abuse that service may have intensified
Austin’s Approach to Counseling
My approach begins with listening carefully and meeting you where you are—with grace, respect, and the care that I have received in my own life. Our relationship is central to the work. Together, we can explore and name the source of wounds, understand how past experiences are affecting the present, and practice new emotional, mental, and relational patterns. I bring formal training as an LPC, MAC, and MDiv; professional experience in community, church-based, and independent counseling settings; and lived familiarity with military training, aviation, service, and transition.
Costs and Next Steps
Individual sessions are $135 for 50 minutes, and couples sessions are $210 for 90 minutes. Austin Hendrickson Counseling accepts Tricare and Aetna and also offers self-pay or out-of-network options. In-person counseling is available in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area; telehealth is available for clients located in Colorado and Virginia.
The first step can be a free 15-minute consultation, with no obligation, so you can ask questions and decide whether working together feels like a good fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: My background as an Air Force Academy graduate, military aviator, and Air Force officer gives me personal familiarity with military training, culture, service, and transition. But every person’s experience is different, and I will not assume that my story is yours.
A: Yes, and this feeling is a common one. You can use the free consultation to describe what you are experiencing, ask questions, and determine whether my experience and practice are a good fit for your needs.
A: Yes. I work with military spouses, couples, and families as well as individuals. During the consultation, we can discuss what format may best fit your concerns and goals.
A: Yes. I accept Tricare and Aetna insurance. Please confirm your individual coverage and benefits with your insurer.
A: Yes. I offer telehealth for clients located in Colorado and Virginia, where I am licensed, as well as in-person counseling in Colorado Springs.
A: If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For emotional distress or a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Veterans and service members may call 988 and press 1. My website forms and email are not continuously monitored.