Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Parenting, School Issues
New to Grow
Hi, I'm Natalie Havens, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 14 years of experience helping children, teens, young adults, and parents navigate life's challenges. I specialize in anxiety, emotional regulation, school stress, self-esteem, life transitions, and parent support. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood, build effective coping skills, strengthen relationships, and develop confidence to manage everyday challenges with greater resilience.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to help you feel comfortable from the very beginning. During our first session, we'll talk about what brought you to therapy, explore your current challenges, discuss your goals, and answer any questions you may have. You don't need to have everything figured out before we meet. We'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you while creating a plan that fits your unique needs and helps you move toward meaningful, lasting change.
Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative partnership where you feel heard, supported, and gently challenged to grow. Rather than simply listening, I provide practical tools, coping strategies, and actionable steps that clients can use in everyday life. With over 14 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families, I understand the unique challenges that come with school, relationships, anxiety, life transitions, and parenting. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to build confidence, strengthen resilience, and make meaningful, lasting change.
I work best with children, teens, young adults, and parents who are ready to better understand themselves and develop practical skills for navigating life's challenges. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, perfectionism, school or career pressures, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, or major life transitions. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, I provide a compassionate, collaborative environment where we can identify strengths, build healthy coping strategies, improve communication, and create meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to help clients feel more confident, resilient, and equipped to thrive both now and in the future.
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop healthier ways of coping, and practice practical strategies that clients can use in everyday situations. CBT is especially helpful for anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and managing life's challenges.
Strength-Based
I believe every client has unique strengths and abilities, even during difficult times. Using a strengths-based approach, we identify what's already working, build on your existing resilience, and develop practical strategies to help you overcome challenges. My goal is to help clients feel empowered, confident, and capable of creating meaningful, lasting change.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients identify goals, recognize their strengths, and build on what is already working. Rather than focusing only on problems, we work together to create practical, achievable steps toward positive change. This approach helps clients gain confidence, develop effective coping skills, and make meaningful progress both inside and outside of therapy.