Licensed to practice in Connecticut and accepts 39 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Life Transitions and 4 more.
Clients say this provider is
Hi, I’m Natalie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families. I’ve worked with clients navigating a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and parenting stressors, and I aim to create a space where clients feel supported, understood, and empowered. I especially enjoy working with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward, but are motivated to make meaningful changes in their lives. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and solution-focused. Drawing from CBT and DBT, I help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while also building practical tools to support lasting change. I believe therapy is most effective when it feels like a partnership. Together, we will explore your experiences, identify patterns that may be holding you back, and work toward goals that align with the life you want to create. My goal is to help you feel more confident, capable, and equipped to navigate life’s challenges both in and outside of our sessions.
In our first session, we’ll take time to get to know each other and begin exploring the challenges you’re currently facing. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, creating space for you to share what’s been weighing on you and what led you to seek support at this time. We’ll also gently explore your past experiences to help me better understand your story, your relationships, and the patterns that may be impacting your current situation. This helps me gain a fuller picture of who you are and what’s most important to you, so that our work together feels relevant and meaningful. Throughout the session, you can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard and respected. I’ll ask thoughtful questions, offer reflections, and begin identifying areas where we can focus our work. From there, we’ll collaborate to create a plan that aligns with your goals, values, and readiness for change. My goal is for you to leave that first session not only feeling understood, but also with a clearer sense of direction and hope for what’s ahead.
What stands out about my approach is the balance between compassion and practicality. I am both solution-focused and insight-driven, helping clients better understand the patterns that may be keeping them stuck while also building concrete tools for change. I create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard, while also helping them develop the skills needed to create meaningful, lasting change. Drawing from CBT and DBT, I focus on shifting unhelpful thought patterns, improving emotional regulation, and helping clients move toward the life they want with clarity and confidence.
I love working with clients who are hoping to better any aspect of life, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. The client may feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious, but are hopeful that help from a trained clinician maybe the key to improvement.
Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Husky Health
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a central part of my clinical approach and a powerful tool for creating meaningful change. I help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and how these patterns can contribute to feeling stuck. Through CBT, I support clients in identifying and challenging unhelpful thinking patterns while building more balanced perspectives and practical coping strategies. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each individual, helping clients feel more in control and equipped to make lasting changes.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a valuable approach I use to help clients create meaningful change in a focused and efficient way. It emphasizes identifying strengths, building on what’s already working, and developing realistic solutions that can be implemented right away. My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, helping clients leave sessions with a clearer sense of direction and practical steps they can begin using in their daily lives.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is an evidence-based approach that helps clients build practical skills for managing emotions, improving relationships, tolerating distress, and staying grounded in the present moment. In my work with clients, I use DBT skills to help them better understand their emotional responses, reduce impulsive or reactive behaviors, communicate more effectively, and develop healthier coping strategies that support long-term growth and stability.
Mindfulness is a valuable skill that helps clients manage difficult emotions and navigate challenging situations with greater awareness and ease. I especially enjoy helping clients find mindfulness tools that feel simple, accessible, and engaging, so they can realistically incorporate them into their daily lives.
Humanistic therapy is an important part of my approach because it centers the client as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms or challenges. I use this perspective to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand themselves, explore their values, build self-acceptance, and recognize their own strengths. This approach helps clients feel heard, empowered, and more connected to their ability to grow and make meaningful changes.
13 ratings with written reviews
August 30, 2026
I have had 2 sessions with Natalie thus far, and she is GREAT!! I don't give her much time to talk :), but she is a great listener and provides me with honest and transparent feedback, which I appreciate immensely. I would highly recommend her services. Thank you, Natalie. I look forward to continuing our relationship and appreciate your kind, honest feedback, as well as your patience and active listening.
August 29, 2026
About as great of a first impression as you can possibly make, extremely skilled listener with a natural warmth that made communication smooth and seamless.
August 24, 2026
I absolutely love meeting with Natalie. It feels more like meeting a friend than the awkwardness of a therapist. She's understanding when things come up or sessions get crazy from kids. So thankful to have found her after my terrible first experience with a different therapist.