Description
Welcome! I’m Autumn Collier, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist. I help young women identify and correct what’s not working in their lives while managing life’s transitions with an assertive and fearless spirit.
As a result of life’s experiences, we create protective layers so that we can sustain and handle life’s expected and unexpected transitions. While this is natural and a form of self-preservation, our protective layers or coping skills may not be healthy or beneficial. I help young women peel back the layers of themselves that were made to self-protect, and get to know themselves at the core. This process allows us to make sense of current behaviors and answer “Why” we do what we do without shame or judgement.
I believe “No” is a complete sentence and doesn’t need a cute smile or giggle to go with it. Women often feel obligated to make sure everyone else is okay and our needs go unmet. When we feel unheard, unseen, or disregarded, it affects every aspect of our lives and we may even start to believe we should be unheard. When our behaviors are not congruent with how we feel on the inside, we create imbalance in our lives which feels very uncomfortable and can create feelings of resentment. I help women set boundaries and assertively communicate and behave how they feel to create and maintain inner balance and peace.
One of the greatest factors that influences progress during treatment is the relationship between the clinician and the client. Truth seeking can only occur when the client feels comfortable with and trusting of the therapist. I work to build a trusting relationship with my clients by creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you to share your story and experience the growth you want. We will identify and explore the issues getting in the way of a rewarding career, home life, or relationship. The goal is to help provide you with the insights and skills to move from old, limiting ways of thinking and behaving to healthy coping skills that promote self-growth. The treatment modalities I most commonly use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method for couples.
