Autumn Backhaus, LCP — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Autumn!

I believe people have the capacity for amazing growth and change, and my role is to partner with you on this journey. When I'm not practicing therapy, I'm partnering and parenting. For fun, I make my friendships a priority and engage my creative side by designing random things on Canva.

My focus

I've developed expertise in interpersonal trauma and health psychology. My work focuses on women's health and hormone health across the lifespan. I help women navigate family building, parenting, caregiving, career concerns, life transitions, and sexual health. I'm passionate about helping midlife women thrive through perimenopause and menopause.

My approach

I show up as a genuine, open, active therapist driven by lived experiences and professional expertise. My goal is to meet you where you are, understand where you want to go, and help you get there. Meaningful therapy comes down to the relationship and the space for vulnerability and exploration.

My communication style

I listen deeply and engage openly. I use a lot of metaphors to understand things and often share those with my clients. I'm not afraid to say the things that need to be said, and you can count on me to be genuine with warmth and care. I also share psychoeducational information and make interdisciplinary recommendations when appropriate.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a psychologist because I learned early on that I had a passion for this work. I'm driven to continue because it fits with how my mind works and aligns with my values and my core sense of self in the world.

My goals for you

I partner with my clients when it comes to goal setting. Do you already know what your goals are, or are they a little unclear as you start therapy? Either way, I got you. We will figure it out together and get on a path to meet them.

Our first session

In our first session, you can expect to go at your own pace. We will get to know each other, and you can take us as fast or as slow as you'd like to the things in your life you want to focus on. You will leave our first session feeling better and with a sense of hope for the future.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

+ 6 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Cancer

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Immune-Disorders

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

+ 12 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 55 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Psychology from University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology from Emporia State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Autumn Backhaus