Welcome! I imagine it took a bit of bravery and courage to take the steps you have taken just to get to this point. I recognize that selecting a therapist is no easy feat so I hope to tell you a bit about myself so that you can make the best decision for you. I also want to wish you the best of luck on your journey, wherever it may take you.
I have been a therapist for approximately 12 years now following receiving my Master's degree in Social Work from New York University. I have had the great pleasure and luxury of working with many different populations throughout my career in a variety of settings that have been great preparation for the changing world we live in. I have worked with families coping with transitions, couples looking to grow in their relationships and, most significantly, with individuals just like you who are seeking an improved quality of life and that is fulfilling and purpose filled. I have also been able to work abroad as I lived in Shanghai, China for 3 years which helped to give me a global view of experiences and the realization that many of our struggles in life are more shared then we are aware of.
My approach is one that considers you to be in the drivers seat. The therapy I relate most to is called person centered with a bit of cognitive behavioral approaches and certainly is psychodynamic. All of that to say I feel quite comfortable adjusting our work together to be what you need it to be while applying some techniques that have been researched and proven successful for others. The goal generally is to support and guide you on your path towards improvement while recognizing that you are the expert in who you are and how you see your life.
I want to reiterate that this really is your journey and that you have already taken a huge step forward in taking care of yourself and being vulnerable, which I greatly admire. We get one shot at this thing called life. Kudos to you for wanting to get the most out of it.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
NY LCSW 081591
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I’m so grateful for Natalie. She’s saved both my life and my marriage. Thank you!
Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Natalie for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Natalie is amazing!! I’ve seen quite a few therapists with various certifications and experiences, and she’s so far the best one I’ve encountered. She’s very open minded and has a great understanding of cultural differences. This is something only possible for those who had lived in different cultures. She stays neutral, calm, caring, while giving the right amount of advice, the right amount of thought provoking questions. I’m after solutions, and solutions she provided. She helps me recognize a pattern, find the root cause, and holds my hands to combat my inner demons. I have always been a very self aware person, yet I was surprised that she made me learn something very new about myself that I hadn’t paid attention to before, in just a couple sessions! Her sessions are very effective. I highly recommend Natalie if you are looking for someone that has a great perspective on cultural differences or you want to actively work on being a better version of yourself. I look forward to continuing working with her and I highly recommend her!
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Natalie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Natalie is incredibly helpful. Very patient and listens to my rambling with the ability to sort it out and explain to me how to fix it. She has been so kind and real as well. The realness factor is what helped the most with me. I'm not one to be driven towards overly optimistic messaged. She has been able to help me while being realistic. I personally do notttt like therapy but she managed to make it comfortable and even got me laughing at times. Thanks again Natalie!!
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Natalie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes