Women carry many roles: leader, entrepreneur, executive, mother, partner, friend, caregiver, and more. These roles can be deeply meaningful and rewarding, yet the constant demands of showing up for everyone else often leave little space to care for ourselves. Over time, this imbalance can quietly evolve into chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and burnout.
 

In this engaging and interactive presentation, licensed psychotherapist Autumn Collier will help participants identify the signs of burnout and understand how it shows up in everyday life. Attendees will learn how internal pressure and difficulty setting boundaries contribute to burnout, especially among high-achieving women.
 

Participants will leave with practical strategies to:

• Recognize emotional and physical signs of burnout

• Reframe “self-care” as a leadership and performance strategy

• Create a plan for balance that aligns with their values

This presentation is designed to be reflective, empowering, and actionable, equipping women to create sustainable balance so success doesn’t come at the expense of well-being.

Autumn Collier's Bio
Autumn Collier, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of The Well Woman, a group private practice providing mental health counseling throughout Georgia. The Well Woman specializes in supporting adult women navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal challenges, and relationship concerns, as well as couples seeking stronger, healthier partnerships.

With over 15 years of clinical experience, Autumn previously served in child welfare and community mental health, including as Clinical Director of a community agency serving underserved populations experiencing moderate to severe mental health concerns. She is extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and is deeply committed to helping women thrive emotionally, relationally, and professionally. Autumn believes that when one woman is well, families and communities are strengthened, because the impact of one woman extends far beyond herself.

Autumn is President of the Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work, where she advocates for, mentors, and educates clinical social workers across the state. She also provides clinical supervision to mental health therapists working toward licensure.

A PhD Candidate at the University of Georgia School of Social Work, Autumn’s research focuses on African American well-being, particularly the intersections of mental health, financial security, and social relationships. She has presented her research nationally, including at the American Public Health Association and the Society for Social Work and Research annual conferences.

Outside of her professional life, Autumn enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, exploring new restaurants with friends, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs as a proud University of Georgia alum.

The Women's Business Network program is presented in partnership with the Greater Perimeter Chamber and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. This program is designed to honor and celebrate women as influential leaders within our community.