Autumn Martin

Counselor-in-Training
​Autumn is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern. She has experience working with individuals who have experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulties with life transitions, women’s health, perinatal mental health, and the challenges of adolescence.
 
Autumn believes there are seasons in life that take more courage than others. Cultivating this courage can allow a journey towards self-acceptance, growth, and healing. With a background in education, Autumn incorporates her passion for empowering others to explore their truths, discover more, and dig deep into their journey. She prioritizes fostering therapeutic relationships built upon genuineness, respect, unconditional positive regard, and vulnerability. Autumn utilizes a holistic person-centered approach that integrates mindfulness and cognitive behavior perspective to address clients identified needs and goals.

Qualifications
Autumn is a proud graduate of Mary Baldwin College where she received her B.A. in Political Science. She holds a North Carolina teaching license for 9-12 social studies education and has been in the classroom for 9 years. Autumn is currently pursuing an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling where she is anticipated to graduate summer of 2024 with honors. Additionally, she has received training from Postpartum Support International in Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care.

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Counseling
​Background
Autumn has developed clinical experience during her internship by helping individuals with life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, women’s health, and perinatal + postpartum issues. As a high school educator, she developed experience supporting adolescents through the challenges of coming into their own and finding their identity. Through her clinical and personal experience, she has found a passion for women's empowerment. This was reinforced in her work to address deficiencies and stigma around perinatal and maternal mental health. She is actively engaged in Postpartum Support International where she volunteers as a Support Coordinator to provide resources to women and families during the perinatal and postpartum period.

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Specialization
Autumn is passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health and empowering all individuals on their journey to wellness. She encourages all to pursue an openness to change and to learn the tools to improve. Autumn believes in creating a safe, inclusive space and individuals from all seasons of life. Areas of interest include helping women during postpartum, helping young adults and adolescents with life transitions and anxiety, fostering stronger interpersonal skills, and facing generational trauma. She has received advanced training in maternal and perinatal mental health to better serve women, birthing individuals, and families.

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Personal Life
Autumn calls Winston-Salem home with her sweet husband, daughter, and calico tabby. When she is not wearing her counselor hat, she enjoys laughing with her funny husband, chasing her busy daughter, and making memories with her friends and family. Autumn is in her happy place when she has a cup of coffee or milkshake in hand, listening to true crime podcasts or 2000s music, and can sneak in a good nap. She loves using her curious mind to learn more about the world around her, whether it is about a person's life, what the greatest hit was in 1992, or how to make a cake from scratch.
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Counseling Interns do not accept insurance. We offer a Counselor-in-Training Rate of $40 per session.