I'm a clinical social worker, licensed in Florida, and I've been working as a therapist for 20 years. I have primarily focused on working with children, teens and their adults. Some of my favorite people are Moms who are trying to Do Better and Dads who can't seem to connect with the people they love so much. I am particularly great at helping adults find ways to fall in love with their Little People (again). I am super comfortable wading through sadness, worry or anger/frustration until a person rediscovers their joy and confidence. I am often sought out by families with gifted or high-achieving kids because those folks have a unique set of needs with which I am very familiar.
As a practitioner, I am astute, respectful and funny. It doesn't take me very long to "get it" and I will easily pick up on subtleties in complex situations. I have a deep, abiding respect for each person's path (whatever that may be) and I honor each person's intuition and "gut feeling" as they shift and grow. I am also pretty funny- not only because laughter is good for the soul, but because I feel therapy should be a joyful practice. I am NOT a patient, warm and fuzzy therapist; I'm more of a challenge-loving, think-outside-the-box and let's Go-For-It kinda therapist. I would consider my approach client-centered and solution-focused, though I love me some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I think there is great value in the Existential theories.
If you are looking to be a Better You... however you envision that You to be... then I may be the therapist for you. I would be honored to join you on your journey and offer all the resources I can muster to get you to your goal. I look forward to hearing from you...
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW7581
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Autumn has been a lifesaver for me these past months. She "read" me from day one and knows when I need a push and when I need to be left to go at my own speed. She is empathic, kind, funny, and she knows how to bring the best out of people. I would recommend Autumn to anyone needing a therapist who can listen without judging and can show you how great you are even if you can't see it right away.
Written on Jan 27, 2021 after therapy with Autumn for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes