I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice and an Associate Professor of Social Work in South Florida. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, and a certified Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). In my clinical work, I integrates cognitive (thinking), emotional, somatic (body-based), developmental (childhood-based), lifestyle, spiritual, and psychoeducational aspects to facilitate each client's therapeutic experience, healing, and growth. I received my Ph.D. from Florida International University (2016), a Master in Social Work (MSW) degree from Touro College (2011), and a Master in Clinical Psychology degree from Western Carolina University (2008). I teach undergraduate and graduate courses in psychopathology, neurobiology, human development, trauma, evaluation, and research, among others.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
We will start by getting to know each other, as well as understanding the challenges you are facing, your history, and your goals for the future. We will work together to develop an individualized approach to address your difficulties, focusing both on specific concerns and your overall wellness.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I integrate my knowledge of evidence-based interventions, trauma-informed practice, neurobiology, and Yoga and mindfulness to tailor my approach to each individual depending on their unique experiences, history, needs, goals, and vision. My clinical philosophy is guided by identifying the root cause of presenting issues and developing a multi-faceted, holistic, and collaborative strategy to promote clients' resilience, self-sufficiency, empowerment, emotional and relational balance, healing, and overall well-being.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, ADHD; older adults, adults, children
About Dr. Natalia Shtompel
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EMDR
Often times mental health, relationship, and other challenges stem from previous painful and difficult experiences. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an research-supported intervention that helps unravel these connections, identifying the root cause of current issues and addressing the underlying memories and beliefs. As a trained EMDR clinician, I incorporate this approach to help clients process their past and release negative reactions and beliefs that might have kept them "stuck", so that they can move forward and thrive.
Mind-body approach
There is an abundance of research showing the benefits of Yoga and mindfulness for mental health, including positive structural and functional changes in the brain. Even though our bodies may hold painful memories, stress, anxiety, and other challenging experiences, our bodies also contain the wisdom and tools that can help us build self-awareness, self-regulation, self-compassion, and empowerment. As a certified Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) also trained in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, I incorporate elements of mindful movement/Yoga, meditation, relaxation, and other mindfulness techniques in my clinical practice.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another approach that I tend to integrate into my clinical practice. This intervention has been proven to be effective for a variety of conditions and populations. CBT focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful, irrational, or negative thoughts and beliefs impacting everyday emotions and actions.
Psychoeducation
Many individuals find it helpful to understand how their brain works, what causes their reactions or responses, how their early childhood or other previous experiences connect to present issues, as well as the influence of lifestyle, environmental, genetic, and other factors. As an Associate Professor teaching courses on mental health, human development, neurobiology, trauma, etc., I am well-versed and up-to-date on these topics, which informs my practice and helps clients gain more insight into themselves and their challenges.