Autumn Rodney
Welcome! My name is Autumn Rodney and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California for the past 6 years. As a Christian, I thank God for equipping me to help clients in their time of need and for giving me a passion to see relationships thrive! First, I want to commend you on taking this nerve-wracking step toward becoming a better version of yourself. I am most fulfilled when I can work with clients who are self-aware and have the courage to change. My focuses are premarital/marital counseling, peer/relational difficulties, stress/job stress, trauma, parenting, chronic illness, pregnancy/postpartum, women issues, familial conflict, life transitions/adjustments, grief/loss, anxiety, and depression. I’m most comfortable in relationship building with my clients, while being genuine, yet direct. I show a lot of empathy and am very strength based.
First session
My clients can expect to be heard and feel supported on their first session with me. It’s a time to take a deep breath and let it all out! My clients can expect to possibly lose track of time because they are releasing what has been weighing them down. I suggest jotting down some key points or issues they are wanting to discuss. I always recommend being in a comfortable area with comfortable clothes, having water handy, and make sure a box of tissue is near (since telehealth is the new way of life!) You never know what emotions will pour out on your first session. It’s also important for me to get to know my clients and what motivated them to be bold enough to come to therapy.
Strengths
My communication style is direct and empathetic. I ask questions to gain more knowledge and understanding. I create a calm and empowering atmosphere for my clients to be unapologetically THEM! When working with me you will feel comfortable and at ease. My clients have stated they feel free enough to speak how they would normally speak to a friend, while gaining the perspective of a licensed professional. When working with me, it’s safe to laugh, cry, scream, or be still in the moment without awkwardness.
Ideal clients
I am always eager to work with clients from all different backgrounds, cultures, races, and walks of life. I’m open to learn more and hear people’s stories from all different view points. I am unbiased, pro-choice, and non-judgmental, so I pray the stereotypical negative view on Christianity doesn’t cause hesitation to work with me. I have experience with couples, adults, adolescents, and children. I am comfortable treating anxiety, depression, abandonment/neglect, codependency, grief/loss, relationship issues, separation, parenting issues, women issues, PTSD, trauma, and anger management. My main focus is being a relationship therapist who focuses on marital/pre-marital counseling as well peer relationship and familial conflict.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I often utilize cognitive behavioral therapy interventions to enhance awareness of unhelpful/unrealistic thought patterns and/or core beliefs that often disrupt our life, negatively impact our relationships, and put us in a stressful state. I am here to help facilitate my clients toward healthy thought patterns that empower them to learn they can control and what they can’t.
Christian Counseling
I use Christian counseling as a tool to help you connect with your Creator and the Word of God to help manage stress, anxiety, and depression by realizing Who and Whose you are.
Couples Counseling
I utilize Gottman and relationship building techniques to get your marriage or romantic relationship back on track, form healthy communication skills, fight right, have better intimacy, and understand your partner’s perspective.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 118831