Hi! I'm Natalie, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master of arts in counseling. I received my master's from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2012. I reside in the DFW area of Texas. I have experience with working with individuals, across the entire lifespan. I have experience with general mental illness to severe mental illness, to Intellectual and developmental disabilities. A host of my clients, have been individuals that deal with depression, anxiety, parenting skills, anger management and behavior modification concerns. As a therapist, I believe in empathy. Unconditional positive regard, is high on my list of priorities, when interacting with clients of mine. I believe that we are all, more alike than different. I seek to rid stigmas and to do away with labels. We are greater, together! Easy dialogue, cognitive behavior therapy and talk therapy are typically my approaches. I seek to make therapy/counseling, easy peasy! It is rarely easy to admit the we need help. The fact that you are even looking, is a huge step. Let's work through your issues, together, in an effort to restore normality, for you! I look forward to meeting you!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with introductions. This is when I get a wee bit nosey. ;) You'll also be able to ask me any questions and or address any concerns that you might have. We'll then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in subsequent sessions.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My go-to treatment modalities that I've found most helpful are, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Talk Therapy and Solutions Focused Therapy. I take an eclectic approach when dealing with each client, because no one approach works for every client, right? At times, I blend treatment modalities in an effort to meet clients where they are, while finding what works.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
One of my biggest strengths is, unconditionally accepting each client for who they are, exactly, where they are, in their journey of healing. I am open-minded and fundamentally believe that we are all more alike, than different. With me, therapy feels more like a talk session with someone familiar. I actively seek to create a therapeutic space that remove the ultra formal, "couch," approach to therapy.