New to Grow
Hi, I’m Natasha! I believe some of the most powerful moments happen in the difficult conversations — and I’m here to hold space for all of them. As a proud Latina therapist, I bring a deep understanding of how culture shapes our experiences, our families, and the stories we carry about ourselves. With an extensive background in child development and family systems, my approach centers on healing the inner child and understanding the roots of who we are today. I show up for clients with compassion and warmth, paired with a gentle assertiveness to help guide you toward your potential. Above all, I am an optimist — and I will always hold hope for you, even on the days you struggle to hold it for yourself
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Taking that first step into therapy can bring up a range of emotions, and I want you to know there’s no pressure to have it all figured out. Our first session is a space for us to connect, for you to share your story, and for me to begin understanding what brings you here. I show up with a genuine, relaxed presence — because getting to know you as an individual, including your interests, your hobbies, and what lights you up, is just as important to me as the work we’ll do together
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my greatest strengths is my patience. I believe that healing is not a race, and I will never rush you through your process. I am deeply committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are — no filters, no pressure, no expectations. I also have a natural curiosity about people. I genuinely love learning about your experiences, your story, and the way you see the world. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and a Client-Centered approach, I work collaboratively with you to uncover new perspectives and challenge the thoughts and stories that may be holding you back. My hope is that through our work together, you leave each session feeling a little more empowered, with a little more clarity, and reminded of just how capable you truly are
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
You don't need to have it all figured out — you just need to be willing to try. I value effort and authenticity above all else, and I create a space where you never have to perform or pretend. On the hard days, I won’t rush you forward — I’ll meet you right where you are. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the everyday challenges that life brings, and while I work with clients across all ages, my heart is especially drawn to teenagers and young adults who feel a lack of direction or inspiration. If you’re searching for someone who truly gets it and will walk alongside you — I’m here for that
Humanistic
I believe you are the expert on your own life. Rooted in Carl Rogers’ person-centered approach, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard and respected. Over the years, I’ve worked with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. No matter what brings someone to therapy, my role isn’t to fix you — it’s to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your own strengths and find your way forward. In our sessions, I follow your lead. Healing happens when you feel safe enough to show up as you are, and that’s exactly the space I aim to create.
Narrative
he stories we tell about ourselves matter. Narrative therapy is built on the idea that our lives are shaped by the meanings we make — and that those meanings can be rewritten. Sometimes the stories we carry — “I’m not enough,” “I’ll never get past this,” “this is just who I am” — aren’t really ours to begin with. They’ve been shaped by difficult experiences, relationships, or messages we absorbed along the way. Narrative therapy helps you step back from those stories, examine where they came from, and begin to author a new one. In our work together, I help you separate who you are from the problems you’re facing. You are not your anxiety. You are not your trauma. You are a whole person, and there is always more to your story than the hardest chapters
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The way we think affects the way we feel — and the way we feel affects the way we act. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps you identify thought patterns that may be keeping you stuck and replace them with ones that serve you better. CBT is one of the most well-researched approaches in therapy, and I’ve found it especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and trauma. It gives us concrete tools to work with — not just insight, but real strategies you can use between sessions and carry with you long after therapy ends. In our work together, CBT never feels like a worksheet exercise. I weave it naturally into our conversations, always keeping your goals and your story at the center.