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Natalie Montaldi

LCSW, 12 years of experience
Rated 5.0 stars out of 56 ratings
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

You’re the one people depend on. The strong one. The capable one. But even strong women deserve a space to fall apart and rebuild without judgment. I’m a licensed clinical social worker with 13+ years of experience helping high-achieving women navigate anxiety, burnout, fertility, motherhood, grief, and identity shifts. Whether you're in college, early in your career, or building a life that looks great on paper but feels exhausting to maintain, therapy with me is a space to breathe. Together, we untangle what’s heavy so you can feel lighter, clearer, and more like yourself. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I use evidence-based tools like CBT and solution-focused therapy, but also bring humor, real talk, and heart. You don’t have to carry it all alone. I’m here when you’re ready.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first session is all about you. We’ll talk about what’s been coming up for you lately, what you want to shift, and how we can work together to get there. There’s no pressure to have the perfect words. You can show up exactly as you are.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Clients tell me they feel seen, heard, and genuinely supported. I bring a grounded, relatable energy into sessions, blending real-life tools with deep emotional insight. My strength is helping women untangle complex emotions, reconnect with themselves, and start living in alignment with who they really are.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with women navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity shifts, and burnout. This includes college students, early-career professionals, new moms, and high-achievers who are ready to let go of perfection and start healing. If you’re craving clarity, peace, and real support, I’ve got you.

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Women's Issues
Other specialties
Career Counseling
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Life Transitions
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is a foundational part of my work, especially for women navigating anxiety, emotional overload, and perfectionism. With over 12 years of experience, I use CBT to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, challenge inner criticism, and build practical tools to manage stress. Whether you’re struggling with the mental load of motherhood, fertility stress, or high-pressure environments, CBT offers a structured, evidence-based path to reclaiming control, confidence, and clarity.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

SFBT is a powerful, strengths-based approach I use to help clients shift from feeling stuck to seeing real progress—fast. Rather than overanalyzing the past, we focus on what’s already working and how to build on it. I’ve used this approach to help high-achieving women manage burnout, create healthier boundaries, and feel more in alignment with their values. SFBT is ideal for clients who are motivated for change and appreciate focused, forward-moving sessions that lead to tangible results.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Mindfulness is an integral part of how I help clients slow down, reconnect with themselves, and reduce the constant mental chatter that fuels anxiety and stress. I incorporate grounding techniques, breathwork, and present-moment awareness practices into sessions to help clients build emotional resilience and tune into what they truly need. Whether you're juggling a demanding career, caregiving roles, or both, mindfulness offers a practical way to create calm and stay anchored in your day-to-day life.

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 6 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

October 8, 2025

Natalie has been amazing at helping me grow and heal. She listens and offers new tools or refined tools every week to work on my emotional health. I always feel lighter and more free after a session with her!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 5 with Natalie