- Anxiety and stress
- Couples communication
- Gottman-informed work
About Autumn
Autumn Goss is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults, teens, and couples on anxiety, stress, relationship conflict, anger, and self-esteem concerns, and also focuses on social anxiety and phobia and mood issues.
Autumn began working on a college campus supporting young adults through anxiety, depression, identity questions, and big life transitions. That early work shaped how she sees the role of early relationships and life-stage stressors in emotional regulation and self-worth. Those themes still guide her approach today.
She later worked on the Orange County Crisis Assessment Team, where she conducted assessments and helped de-escalate high-risk situations. That experience strengthened her ability to stay calm and steady when emotions are intense and urgent.
In private practice she helps people notice the patterns behind their reactions so they can respond with more intention and less reactivity. With couples she uses a Gottman-informed approach to address attachment wounds, rebuild trust after betrayal, and improve communication.
Her sessions focus on practical skills and insight. Conversations move from understanding what is happening to practicing new ways of reacting. She balances straightforward feedback with accountability so progress is measurable.
Autumn emphasizes making sense of painful experiences and finding meaning in hard moments. She offers direct guidance while supporting people as they build awareness, stronger relationships, and more stable emotional responses.
Online approaches and how they fit your needs
Autumn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and practicing new responses. One approach she uses is Gottman-informed couple work, which centers on improving communication, repairing trust after betrayal, and addressing attachment wounds in relationships.She also applies practical, skills-based methods to anxiety and mood concerns that focus on emotional regulation and changing reactive patterns. These techniques help people notice triggers, try new ways of responding, and build steadier habits over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Autumn collaborates with each person to identify which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. She helps clients weigh options and adjust the plan as therapy progresses so the approach fits the problem rather than the other way around.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them explicitly. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, keeping appointments during transitions, or accessing a therapist from different locations. Online options can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or schedule sessions around work or school commitments.
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Primary focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Autumn work with?
She focuses on anxiety, stress, relationship conflict, anger, self-esteem, and related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, mood disorders, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends practical skills with insight. Sessions move from understanding patterns to practicing different responses and clearer communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience, including campus work with young adults and time on a crisis assessment team.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California and practices in that state.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How do subscriptions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.