AutumnSpring Counseling

08/26/2024

This NPR story, in partnership with ProPublica, is one of the most important pieces of healthcare journalism in 2024. Please listen to it (7 minutes) instead of reading it. It is well-researched and clear in its explanation. And it is a near-perfect representation of why AutumnSpring Counseling is a private-pay practice that does not have any connection to health insurance whatsoever.

It is critical for current and future consumers of mental health services, which likely could be everyone, to understand what insurance companies do to mental health providers that degrades the quality of the services that clients receive. The are two challenges for private-pay health providers: (1) patients/clients are paying hefty premiums for what they believe should be a comfortable blanket covering the services necessary to return them to health and wellness; and (2) the big money in the health insurance industry makes it seem as though the best care is the care that your health insurance company tells you they will cover.

With a more educated consumer—particularly potential clients who recognize that their health insurance may not guarantee that they receive the care they need—private pay practitioners will be able to positively impact their clients and the mental health industry as a whole.

Getting mental health care covered by insurance can be really tough. Reporters spoke to hundreds of therapists who left their insurance networks to find out why.

07/20/2024

AutumnSpring Counseling’s Josh Kirby co-taught our signature Prepared to Care program with the Jana Marie Foundation again this year.

01/02/2024

First-time counseling clients are a large component of AutumnSpring's clientele. Many are professional men and women who feel pressures they don't recall ever experiencing before. The new year comes with new challenges, and often heightened expectations, that can push us past any levels we think we can handle on our own. Many first-time clients find relief in the clear-minded support and encouragement that comes from a trained counselor. They are usually glad they took the leap.

Immediate openings for new clients are available. Check out www.autumnspring.co to learn more.

01/01/2024

Happy 2024 to everyone working toward incremental improvement in themselves and their lives! The New Year hype can be equally motivating and deflating. Counterintuitively, we face more disappointment when we quest for happiness than when we construct our contentment. Happiness is fleeting, and contentment is firm. Are you investing yourself in what you need most?

Interested in working together in 2024? Inquire about new client appointments at www.AutumnSpring.co.

Supporting the mental health of students, professionals, and entrepreneurs, and their families as they work through the challenges, decisions, and transitions of work and schooling.

02/22/2023

Josh Kirby of AutumnSpring Counseling was Scott Rochman's guest on his new Navigating Your 20s podcast. This episode is 12 minutes focused on career development, burnout response, and pursuing exotic experiences for 20-something’s based on my professional and personal insights. Take a listen to the episode, and Scott’s series, from your favorite podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, etc) which you can access from the link below.

For this episode, I am joined by Josh Kirby, a Certified Career Counselor and Mental Health Coach. For more information on Josh and his practice, check out https://autumnspring.co/

09/02/2022

All set up to meet the First Friday crowd coming to see the Elody Gyekis art exhibition at Kish Bank’s expect more store. Not trying to be a wallflower, but you’ll find me next to the Clematis (painting)!

09/01/2022

AutumnSpring Counseling began one year ago. To all of the clients, mentors, allies, and friends who have joined the journey, please accept a sincere thank you for your engagement and support. There are plenty of adventures to come! But first, today we pause to celebrate growth and all that has been learned. Happy Anniversary, and here's to the next great year ahead!

06/08/2022

The first print ad for AutumnSpring Counseling appears on page 48 of the June 2022 Business Spotlight issue of Town & Gown Magazine (by Barash Media in State College, PA). The summer offers many the time to reflect on personal and career goals, along with mental health and wellness within and beyond their jobs. With most students out of town during the early part of the summer, anyone looking for a therapist will find more availability, and this is an excellent time to establish with a new provider. Call or write to schedule with me! Learn more at www.autumnspring.co.

11/25/2021

May your holiday prayers and family gatherings include subtle reminders to sow the seeds of love, respect, and kindness in our children.

Seeking a therapist for yourself or a loved-one? Visit www.autumnspring.co to learn more.

Happy Thanksgiving from AutumnSpring Counseling. And may your holidays be filled with peace and goodwill.



Image text: "Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love, to respect, to be kind to each other so that they may grow with peace in mind." - Excerpt of a Native American Prayer for Peace

11/25/2021

Give yourself the grace you deserve this holiday season. At home and at work, to care for others you must first care for yourself. Should it be helpful to you, a counselor is just a click away at www.autumnspring.co.

Supporting the mental health of students, professionals, and entrepreneurs, and their families as they work through the challenges, decisions, and transitions of work and schooling.

10/26/2021

A favorite tool for working with ongoing and familiar clients is the Mixed Emotions card deck (Martin & Wiltse, 2001). The beautiful and thought-provoking illustrations help some clients describe their current situation with greater detail… even those who don’t (initially) believe they’re capable of explaining their emotions.

Counselor Josh Kirby is accepting new clients in State College and online for anyone located in Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.AutumnSpring.co.