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Octazia Short

North Carolina
Therapist
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Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma + PTSD
Burnout
Life Transitions
STYLE
Warm
Gentle
Flexible
Reflective

About

Hello! Thank you for stopping by and visiting my page.  My name is Octazia Short.  I currently live in North Carolina and am licensed in North Carolina.  I am passionate about suppporting individuals on their therapuetic life journey.  As a clinician, I believe in creating a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly heard and understood. My goal is to build a therapeutic alliance by partnering with you and helping you find resilience and uncover the strengths you have as we work together through life's challenges. Everyone's journey is unique and I'm committed to offering care that is as individual as you are. Let's find out what we can do together to increase your life enjoyment.

Education & Licensure
MSW degree from East Carolina University; BSW from East Carolina University
Treatment Approach
What motivated you to specialize in working with autistic adults?

My motivation for working with autistic adults stems from being a person of neurodiversity myself and having a son with autisitc disorder.  I have been his advocate for over 25 years and will continue to advocate for his individual needs and wants.  I am passionate about supporting autisitic/neurodivergent individuals because I am aware of the challenges you face on a daily basis. I am dedicated and focused to help you accomplish what you want to accomplish on your life's journey.  Le'ts see what awesome work we can do together!

How do you bring a strengths-based, affirming approach to your client work?

I see every individual as just that, an individual.  We are all unique and wonderfully made and I am a stregnth-based clinician.   I want to empower you to speak your mind during sessions and feel seen, heard and valued.  I want to create the safe space you deserve to be as authentic as you can be without feeling judged for your thoughts, emotions, and reactions. If you are seeking a mental health professional that understands and has lived the life, please scheduled an appointment with me.

Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma + PTSD
Burnout
Life Transitions
STYLE
Warm
Gentle
Flexible
Reflective
Octazia Short
North Carolina
Therapist