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Meet Autumn
Hi, I’m Dr. Autumn Schoonover, a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Selah Therapy Collective, PLLC. I provide virtual therapy to clients across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
I didn’t build this practice because I’ve mastered stillness or have life perfectly balanced. I built it because, like many of the people I work with, I’ve had to learn-and re-learn-what it means to stop measuring my worth by productivity or perfection. I know firsthand that the "in-between" seasons of life can feel heavy and uncomfortable. But healing often begins when we stop pushing forward and start listening inward.
Who I Journey With
I strive to provide a calm, authentic, and deeply human space for high-functioning individuals who look like they have it all together but are secretly running on empty. I specialize in supporting:
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The Perfectionists, High Achievers, People Pleasers, & Eldest Daughters: Those who give everything to others and never to themselves, struggling to take up space or voice their own needs.
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Perinatal Individuals: Navigating the complex emotional landscape, unique pressures, and identity shifts of pregnancy and postpartum.
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Those Facing Anxiety & Life Transitions: Anyone navigating the heavy uncertainty of major life changes, chronic stress, overwhelm, and burnout.
My Background & Approach
Throughout my career-spanning private practice, pediatric healthcare, college counseling, and community mental health-I’ve learned that true healing happens when we feel safe enough to slow down, drop the pressure to perform, and be fully seen.
The word Selah represents a pause, a breath, a moment to reflect. This practice exists to offer you that exact space to step away from the noise, restore your energy, and feel more connected to your needs.
I hold a Doctorate in Social Work from Barry University with a focus on trauma-informed care and leadership, alongside Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work from the University of North Carolina system.
Beyond the Therapy Room
Outside of the office, I’m a wife, a mom, an avid reader, and a loyal Carolina Hurricanes fan. I’m also a devoted coffee lover with a very diverse playlist that ranges from Brandon Lake and Taylor Swift to the occasional pop-punk throwback.
I value meaningful conversation and honest growth. I believe the most important work we do isn’t about becoming perfect—it’s about becoming more fully ourselves.