Austin Presas

Austin Presas (she/her) has been working with adolescents, young adults, and families in the field of mental health for close to a decade. She brings a rich history of wilderness therapy and outdoor education to her work at Wonder and has spent the last few years immersed in therapeutic and transition coaching. Austin has extensive experience as an instructor, mentor, guide, coach, and teacher. She knows first-hand the power of relationships to foster growth, connection, and healing. 

Known for bringing warmth and clarity to her work with others, Austin seeks to understand the unique needs of each person she works with. This stems from her vast curiosity for human nature, human experience, and the adaptive and resilient ways people overcome life challenges. She strives to show up as a compassionate journey-companion, walking with clients along their own paths toward their own version of thriving, holistic health, and long-term well-being. Her commitment to care is exemplified by the positive relationships she has cultivated throughout her career. Austin is both personable and direct as she builds trust and rapport though her open, non-judgmental, and relational approach. She considers supporting people, on this transformative and reparative path, to be sacred.

Living in Durango, Colorado, Austin spends free time on the countless trails of the Southwest. She loves exploring desert canyons, soaking in hot springs along rivers, and admiring wildflowers in the high country with her therapy dog, Zia. She especially enjoys traveling, hiking, white-water rafting, dancing, making pottery in her backyard studio, and spending intentional quality time with her loved ones. She is also currently attending Prescott College working towards her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.