Intern

Autumn Dixon is a Master of Healthcare Administration student at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from North Carolina State University, where her studies sparked a lasting interest in healthcare disparities and the social factors that shape patients’ experiences within the healthcare system. Autumn currently serves as secretary of the MHA Graduate Student Association, supporting student engagement and professional development.

I am a trauma-informed counseling student at NCCU pursuing dual licensure in clinical mental health and addictions treatment. My undergraduate education focused on political science, public policy, and history. As a former military wife of 20 years, I have extensive non-profit experience in diverse locations across the US with an intimate understanding of the needs of our veteran community. Other populations I have served include young children in under-resourced communities, incarcerated women, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

I’m currently a counseling student specializing in mental health and addictions counseling. I’m passionate about understanding people’s experiences and supporting them through challenges related to emotional well-being and substance use. What I enjoy most about this work is the opportunity to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals can feel heard and empowered. I’m especially interested in implementing evidence-based approaches that promote resilience, healing, and long-term growth.

Before coming to mental health counseling, I worked for over 30 years as a ballet teacher. I've grown to love building relationships and helping people feel empowered to reach their goals and to recognize their strengths. I'm especially drawn to storytelling as a therapeutic tool and the use of narrative approaches in clinical settings to help clients make meaning of their experiences and author new possibilities for themselves.

I am a clinical mental health counseling graduate student at NC Central University. I have a background in public administration and most recently worked as a case manager in a behavioral health urgent care. I enjoy supporting people in navigating complex problems, uncertainty, and the process of creating meaning.

I am a second-generation Taiwanese-American entering my last year of study at the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at North Carolina Central University. I obtained my Bachelor's in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles and have previously worked alongside youth on the spectrum, as well as youth and adults with eating disorders. I am passionate about exploring what wellness means for each individual and creating safe spaces that honor all aspects of my clients’ stories.