Hello. My name is Natara Elliott. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois and Wisconsin. I have had the privilege of working with many different populations in many different settings. I have worked with toddlers, adolescents, teens, adults, and the elderly. I have worked in school settings, case management, the foster care system, and substance/mental health.
I have been trained in the clinical interventions of REBT, Play Therapy, and EMDR. I have obtained my certification in REBT, thus being able to further assist clients with anxiety and stressor related symptoms. While utilizing the base interventions of CBT and DBT, I am able to build a therapeutic relationship tailored to each client’s individual needs. Goal Setting and acquisition of Coping Skills will assist as I support each client on their journey to achievement and self-internalization.
I currently hold an active CADC (Certified Addiction and Drug Counselor), and CCM (Certified Case Manager) certification within the state of Illinois. I have worked outpatient adolescent and adult substance groups. With my CCM, I can assist clients by utilizing advanced evidence-based practices, working with clinical teams to improve client outcomes, and help clients achieve individual health and wellness goals.
My educational background consists of a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Psychology with a Child and Adolescent Specialization, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with an Addictions Specialization. On my days off I enjoy family time, my many animal companions, and gardening.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Codependency, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180015501
WI LPC 7802-125
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Natara has been incredible helping me navigate my journey through sobriety as well as assisting in handling day to day issues and parceling through trauma in my past. Highly recommend working with her.
Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Natara for 11 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
It means everything in the world to me for me to have Natara as "My Person" I can go to when really bad days hit ..
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Natara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Natara is the first therapist I’ve connected with in a way that feels safe, and real. I appreciate her authenticity, she is kind and honest with me. She’s humble, and open. She is a good role model for what it’s like to be a compassionate and healing human.
Written on Sep 01, 2024 after therapy with Natara for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Knowledgeable and personable. Reached out to me more than I expected. Really kind.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Natara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
When I was low she made me feel seen and heard. Made my days better and gave me tools to stop myself from spiraling.
Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Natara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Easy to talk to
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Natara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety