Autumn Mangum
You deserve a space where you can breathe and speak honestly. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and focused on truly understanding what you’re carrying. I’ve been in the mental health field for 15 years, supporting people through anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity questions, trauma histories, burnout, relationship conflict, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, individuals who’ve been trafficked, people experiencing homelessness, and those with intellectual or developmental disabilities. I’m an attentive therapist who listens for the little things that matter. Together we slow things down, explore what’s underneath the stress, and build practical tools you can use outside the session. I draw from Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused approaches — not in a rigid, scripted way, but in a way that actually fits your life.
I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, individuals who’ve been trafficked, people experiencing homelessness, and those with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Therapy with me is honest, collaborative, and judgment-free. You don’t need to show up perfect. You just need to show up as you. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or ready for change, I’d be honored to support you.
First session
Sessions with me are conversational and steady. I won’t sit back silently, and I won’t talk over you either. We’ll explore what’s going on in your life at a pace that feels manageable, while also paying attention to the deeper patterns that keep showing up. Expect a mix of reflection, practical tools, gentle challenge, and space to simply be human. I’ll help you understand your emotions, shift unhelpful thoughts, communicate more clearly, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been ignored for too long. You can expect consistency, empathy, and someone who actually pays attention.
Strengths
People come to me because I’m attentive, honest, and grounded. I show up fully, I listen deeply, and I help clients untangle the parts of their lives that feel heavy or confusing. Whether you’re navigating long-term patterns or facing something new, you won’t have to figure it out alone.
Ideal clients
I am best positioned to support individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and their direction in life. Many of my clients come in navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or the emotional impact of past experiences. They may be high-functioning on the outside but struggling internally with self-doubt, overthinking, or difficulty managing emotions. My ideal client is open to self-reflection and ready to explore patterns, even if they’re unsure where to start. They may be working toward building healthier relationships, improving emotional regulation, increasing self-confidence, or gaining clarity around their identity and goals. Some are learning how to prioritize themselves for the first time, while others are trying to rebuild trust in themselves after difficult experiences. I work best with clients who are willing to engage in the process, practice skills outside of sessions, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change at their own pace. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and tailored to meet each client where they are, helping them feel understood while also gently challenging them to grow.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
As a DBT-certified therapist, I use the model’s structured framework to support clients who struggle with emotion regulation, interpersonal challenges, and impulsive behaviors. I integrate the four DBT skill areas—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—into sessions and provide clients with strategies to use in their daily lives. DBT has been particularly impactful with clients facing intense anxiety, depression, or relationship stress.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT as a structured, evidence-based way to help clients challenge negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping strategies. Together, we identify automatic thoughts, test their accuracy, and practice new behaviors. This approach has been especially effective with clients experiencing anxiety and depression, giving them practical tools for daily life.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy approach that helps you process difficult or traumatic experiences that may still affect how you think, feel, or respond to situations today. Through a supportive and structured process, we will work together to reduce the emotional impact of past experiences, challenge negative beliefs, and help you move forward with greater confidence and emotional well-being.
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Virtual sessions
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- New JerseyLicense 44SC06567900
- PennsylvaniaLicense CW026423