Natali Morfin
Hi, I’m Natali! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a proud Latina born and raised in California, a wife, mama to a busy toddler, and dog mom to two pups. My own journey through fertility challenges and motherhood has given me a personal appreciation for the emotional complexities of life’s transitions. With over 15 years of experience in mental health, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people from all walks of life. Both my professional experiences and cultural upbringing have shaped my belief that meaningful therapy begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. I specialize in women's mental health, supporting women through the emotional complexities and identity shifts that arise throughout their lives. From fertility challenges, pregnancy, and postpartum to relationship stress, career demands, caregiver burnout, and the hormonal and emotional changes of perimenopause and menopause, I recognize how overwhelming these experiences can feel. I help women make sense of what they're experiencing, better understand their emotional well-being, and reconnect with their identity, confidence, and voice.
Helping Women Navigate Life's Changes with Clarity, Confidence & Compassion
First session
Starting therapy can feel a little intimidating, especially if it's your first time, and that's completely okay! Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. I'll guide you through an initial assessment (also called an intake), where I'll ask quite a few questions about your background, current challenges, and what you're hoping to gain from therapy. Think of it as helping me get to know you and your story.
Strengths
My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in cultural humility and inclusivity. I believe our identities, cultures, families, and lived experiences shape how we navigate the world. I welcome you to show up as your authentic self, without judgment or expectations. In our work together, you can expect a conversational, down-to-earth approach where compassion meets honest reflection. I’ll listen, validate your experiences, gently challenge you to explore new perspectives, and offer practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. There’s room for vulnerability, difficult conversations, and even a little humor along the way.
Ideal clients
I specialize in supporting women across the lifespan who are navigating life's transitions, emotional challenges, and shifts in their sense of identity. Whether you're facing fertility challenges, adjusting to pregnancy or motherhood, balancing relationships and career demands, or making sense of the hormonal and emotional changes of perimenopause and menopause, these experiences can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself. Many of the women I work with are juggling multiple roles and responsibilities while struggling to prioritize their own emotional well-being. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, caregiver burnout, or unresolved trauma. Perhaps you're navigating a major life change, questioning what comes next, or simply feeling like you don't recognize yourself anymore. My ideal client is a woman seeking to better understand herself, make sense of what she's experiencing, and find greater balance, confidence, and fulfillment in her life. Whether you're working through a difficult transition or looking to reconnect with your sense of self, you deserve support that honors your unique experiences and where you are in life.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT to support clients in accepting things that are out of their control and instill mastery over the areas in their life where they do have control.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to support clients in identifying cognitive distortions or thinking errors, to exercise increase awareness around how our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors impact one another.
Motivational Interviewing
I use MI to identify where clients are in their stage of change and support clients by empowering them to make changes / take steps towards living a more fulfilling life.
Trauma-Informed Care
Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy an evidence-based approach to treat trauma, PTSD, phobias and fears - it is a quick and effective therapy that uses eye movements and visualization to help people let go of past trauma and current stressors. Please, note these are 90 minute sessions and are offered on a limited basis.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 107403