Therapist profile
Autumn Goss, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anger and Relationship work
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 161038
- NPI1265184832
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- anger management skills
- relationship communication
- anxiety and stress
About Autumn
Autumn Goss is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with three years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Autumn also addresses related concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, control struggles, guilt and shame, and loneliness.
She started her career supporting young adults on a college campus, helping with anxiety, depression, identity questions, and big life transitions. That work gave her a clear sense of how early relationships and life-stage stress shape emotional responses and self-worth. Autumn later joined the Orange County Crisis Assessment Team, where she de-escalated urgent situations and conducted safety assessments.
Those crisis experiences strengthened her ability to stay calm and steady when emotions run high. In private practice she helps people who struggle with anxiety and anger, and she works with couples caught in repeating patterns of conflict. Her focus is on identifying the underlying patterns that drive reactive behavior so clients can make different choices.
With couples she uses a Gottman-informed approach to repair attachment wounds, rebuild trust after betrayal, and improve communication. Her sessions aim to combine practical tools with direct feedback and personal accountability. Autumn emphasizes clear, actionable steps rather than abstract ideas.
She frames difficult emotions as information to be learned from rather than problems to be erased. Clients who come for help with intense feelings or recurring relationship conflict can expect a straightforward, collaborative process that focuses on awareness and skill building.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Autumn blends practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on how emotions and relationships influence behavior. One common element she uses is skills-based work to manage intense emotions and reduce reactivity; this teaches specific breathing, grounding, and moment-to-moment coping strategies that help when anger or anxiety spike. She also uses a Gottman-informed approach with partners to improve communication, rebuild trust after betrayal, and address attachment wounds that feed recurring conflict.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Autumn will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, try methods in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The focus is on trying concrete strategies, assessing how they land, and refining techniques together.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow concise check-ins during breaks, and remove travel time. They can also let someone opt for an audio-only meeting when video is inconvenient or use a longer session when deeper work is needed. Confirm current session options when you schedule to find a setup that fits your routine.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus issues like attachment, abandonment, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on awareness, concrete skills, and patterns that drive reactivity rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working in campus counseling settings, crisis assessment, and private practice.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in California.
Can I work with her if English isn't my first language?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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