Autumn Altamirano, LCSW
Therapist in Tennessee
Autumn Altamirano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family or relationship problems.
- Licensed inCalifornia, Tennessee
- License90439, 7834
- NPI 1194198226
- Experience10+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Autumn
Autumn Altamirano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family or relationship problems. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, grief, low self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Autumn writes plainly and responds to practical concerns so caregivers can read quickly and know what to expect.
She works from a client-centered stance, which means she starts where each person is and follows their priorities.
Background and approach
Autumn draws on Attachment-based therapy ideas when attachment issues or patterns in close relationships are part of the struggle. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness tools to address unhelpful thoughts and strong emotions. Autumn brings about ten years of clinical experience across independent practice, outpatient care, and schools.
She originally trained in psychology and social work at the University of Southern California and now practices in Tennessee as an LCSW. Her background includes helping people manage trauma, mood disorders, and family conflicts. In sessions she focuses on building trust and practical steps.
Conversations identify clear goals and small actions to try between meetings. The tone is warm and straightforward, with an emphasis on collaboration and realistic problem solving. Outside of clinical work she enjoys soccer, reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband and children.
That everyday perspective often shapes how she frames coping strategies for busy caregivers and parents.
Credentials
- LCSW (California)
- License 90439 · expires July 2027
- LCSW (Tennessee)
- License 7834 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1194198226 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Autumn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- 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
Approaches Autumn names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that inform online care
Attachment-based work pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns. It looks at trust, closeness, and the ways people connect or pull away, which can help with relationship problems and attachment issues. Client-centered therapy centers the person's own experience and priorities, allowing the therapist to follow the client's pace and needs while offering empathy and practical feedback. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to reduce anxiety, panic, or depressive symptoms.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on the client's needs, preferences, and progress. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and actionable.
Online sessions can fit into busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues and work through relationship or attachment patterns in real time. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule on a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, processing emotions between meetings, or when typing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options aim to increase flexibility so people can stay consistent with the work.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, parenting strain, grief, self-esteem issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. She begins where each person is and works together to set goals and steps to try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has around 10 years of experience working in independent practice, outpatient settings, and schools, supporting people with mood disorders, trauma, and family challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Tennessee with license details listed as CA LCSW and TN LCSW.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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