Autumn Altamirano

About me

Hello! My name is Autumn and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience providing therapy services. I have worked in a wide range of therapeutic settings including: private practice, outpatient, and school-based. I work with clients affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, life transitions, family conflicts, and relationship challenges.

Throughout my 9 years of experience, I have worked primarily with adolescents, and young adults. During my time as a school-based therapist, I worked at 2 middle schools and 3 high schools. Adolescents and young adults are by far my favorite population to work with. I remember being at that age, going through so many different changes/experiences (e.g., school transition, friendship changes, relationships, drama, rumors, thinking about college), and wishing that I had someone to talk to.

I was born and raised in Orange County, California, and currently reside in Nashville, Tennessee. I received an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California.

I use a client-centered approach. This means that I begin where you are and view you as the experts in your life. It also means that you determine the direction and depth of therapy. I primarily use evidenced-based techniques, including: cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. However, based on your needs/presenting problems, I may also incorporate attachment-based therapy and psychodynamic therapy.

I would describe my style as warm, real, and supportive. For me, the therapeutic relationship is important. I want you to not only feel comfortable with me but also to trust me. Therapy requires one to be vulnerable, which doesn’t happen if there isn’t a good rapport and therapeutic alliance. Collaboration is also important. Together we will work on establishing goals and steps for you to help overcome your current problems.

Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy playing soccer, watching sports, reading, cooking, spending time with my husband and children, and traveling to new places. Thank you for taking the time to learn about me! I look forward to helping your son or daughter in any way I can!

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Specialties

• Stress, Anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Trauma, Abuse
• Self esteem, Motivation
• Depression

Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Attachment issues , Blended family issues , Body image , Caregiver issues and stress , Communication problems , Family problems , Isolation / loneliness , Mood disorders , Multicultural concerns , Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD , Panic disorder and panic attacks , Post-traumatic stress , Pregnancy and childbirth , Self-harm , Self-love , Sexual assault and abuse , Social anxiety and phobia , Women's issues , Young adult issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

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Services offered

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  Video

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Licensing

CA LCSW 90439

TN LCSW 7834

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Reviews

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