Let’s start your healing journey…Trauma. Depression. Anxiety. Chronic illness. Questions about gender identity and expression. An unexplored self. All of these can cause deep pain and self-doubt that can echo into our present moments — into our sense of self, our relationships, and our ability to live our authentic lives.... and write the story of your futureLearning to address these challenges — to heal these chasms — can help you not only revise painful and unfulfilling chapters of your life, but also write new ones that harness your many strengths.

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About Autumn

Hello! Thank you for joining this journey with me.I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience, a Jewitchy transgender woman, and a passionate advocate for the power of stories. As a narrative therapist, I believe in the transformative potential of our stories, and I'm eager to share some of mine with you.The Pacific Northwest, my lifelong home, has deeply influenced who I am. Its natural beauty, vibrant communities, and the dreams of my parents and ancestors have all shaped my identity.I was born in Portland, grew up in Central Washington, then moved to Spokane for my MSW program at Eastern Washington University. After earning my graduate degree, I moved to Seattle to experience all the big city has to offer.My hobbies include photography, tabletop gaming (co-op board games are the best), music, and fun podcasts. I also enjoy learning as much as I can about those who share this land and improving our communities through community care and activism. And, of course, storytelling.In my professional past, I've worked as a grantwriter for Spokane's Peace and Justice Action League, a community organizer, and then worked for several years in Washington's Child Protection system. I then returned to my roots in community work by working at Seattle's Downtown Emergency Service Center, working to help Seattle's most vulnerable residents find housing and access to needed mental health services. In addition to my private practice, I currently supervise the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline.I have outlined my therapeutic practices and background in further detail here, but as a therapist, I seek to understand your story -- especially the traumatic and confusing parts -- and then help you author your next chapters.I hope this insight into my story has helped you understand how I can help with your therapeutic journey. I offer a free 15-minute consultation call to all new clients. Please feel free to reach out, and we can find some time to chat about where you would like your story to go next.

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About Therapy

What is Autumn's therapeutic approach?
As an eclectic therapist, I harness parts of multiple modalities to help find the best way forward to approach your needs. I use narrative therapy, schema therapy, solution-focused therapy, and humanistic perspectives to help find the best way to tell your story.What conditions does Autumn treat?
While I am a generalist, I most often see clients with the following concerns:• Anxiety
• Living with chronic illness and pain
• Coping skills
• Depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders
• Dissociative disorders (including DID)
• Life transitions
• Suicidal ideation
• Gender care
• Relationship issues (especially those in the kink and the polyamorous communities)
• Trauma processing and healingWho does Autumn see?
I see all clients over the age of 13, but have these particular community specialities:• LGBTQIA+ clients
• Sex workers and those who love them
• Open relationships, polyamorous, and relationship anarchy
• Kink and adult play
• Plural/multiple/DID
• Neurodiverse folksWhat is therapy with Autumn like?
I imagine our therapy space to be like talking over life with a friend who gently challenges you. Clients describe my style as warm and comforting with an element of growth throughout. I seek to create a you-centered, strengths-focused environment for you to heal. I practice in a trauma-informed way.During our first session, we'll work on beginning to get to know each other and building trust. We'll talk about the challenges you've faced lately and how our work can help you work through those. We'll also talk about your goals, concerns, and timeline for therapeutic work.How much does therapy cost? Does Autumn accept insurance?
I am (or soon will be) in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford. Premera Blue Cross, Regence, and UnitedHealthcare. If I am not in-network with your insurance, I provide superbills for potential reimbursement and a sliding scale cash rate.How can I schedule a session?
If you are interested in a free 15 minute consultation, please give me a call at (425) 437-2887 or send me a message here. You can also schedule a session with me through Headway by clicking here.

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