I am an experienced and compassionate licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor (LCADC) in New Jersey with over 13 years of experience in the field. When entering college as a young student, I knew I wanted to be in the healing profession. I found social work values to align with my own and I bring those values to the work I do as a therapist.
In my time providing psychotherapy, I have worked with both youth and adults. Some of my specialties include but are not limited to stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma, family issues, blended family issues, & parenting issues. I utilize CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and holistic approaches, to assist my clients with actualizing their goals in therapy.
I truly believe a positive experience with therapy can be transformative and the therapeutic relationship to be at the core of that transformation. In therapy, the client is the expert of their own life. To connect with my clients, I mix compassion, coaching, and a clinical approach best suited for each person's goals.
I describe my style as informal and laid-back. I believe therapy doesn’t always have to feel so serious, so I use humor and personal connection to help my clients feel comfortable and understood. Outside of therapy, I enjoy reading, podcasts, and a healthy dose of social media and technology. If you're open to it, I love incorporating these interests as resources in our work together – whether it's a book recommendation, a podcast episode, or a mindfulness app.
I look forward to meeting you wherever you are on your journey!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC06136000
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Natalie Vance. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Natalie is an active listener. She really hears what you are saying and responds in a way that challenges you to think deeper or think about it from a different perspective. I would say I am generally self-aware of my issues, but through talking Natalie, I’ve learned and admitted things about myself that I was previously unable to identify. I am so grateful for the time I’ve spent in therapy with Natalie and it has made me a better person.
Written on Nov 27, 2024 after therapy with Natalie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very helpful
Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Natalie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
I’ve been seeing Natalie for a year and I am very thankful for her and Better Help. She is very easy to work with, extremely experienced and knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating. I appreciate her honesty, and how she helps me break down my anxieties to get to the root of the issue. Also how she ask's challenging questions that I wouldn’t think to ask myself that help me see things from a different perspective and get out of my own head. 10/10 would recommend!
Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Natalie for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd