Autumn Jarvis, LCSW, LICSW

Autumn Jarvis is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and career transitions. She brings 13 years of clinical experience and a direct, compassionate approach to sessions. Autumn aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through hard things and plan small, practical steps forward.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. That means sessions often focus on noticing thoughts and feelings, testing unhelpful beliefs, and choosing actions that match personal values. Motivational interviewing ideas support changes related to substance use and commitment to goals.

Autumn’s background includes community mental health, county services, inpatient psychiatric care, Veterans Affairs, and outpatient clinics. Her training includes a Master of Social Work degree and a Bachelor of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation with concentrations in substance abuse, criminal justice, and psychiatric rehabilitation. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Wisconsin.

In sessions she prefers straightforward conversation and collaborative problem solving. People who work with her can expect a mix of practical homework, mindfulness skills, and values-focused planning. Autumn also mentions that life outside work includes family, dogs, exercise, and good coffee, which helps her relate to everyday challenges.

To start, she asks people to share what matters most and what they want to change. From there she works with each person to set realistic steps and track progress over time.

How CBT, ACT, and Client-Centered Work Online

Autumn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT often includes brief practices and homework that translate well to remote work, like thought records or activity plans. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed actions even when feelings are uncomfortable, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood during sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. Autumn invites clients to describe what they want to change and their day-to-day limits. Together they track what helps and adjust techniques over time so therapy fits the person’s goals and preferences.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect: video calls for face-to-face conversations, phone sessions when video is difficult, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text messaging for ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and travel, and they allow specific tools and exercises to be sent or reviewed in the moment.