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Hi! I am a licensed clinical Social Worker based in California. I received my Master's of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. I help women become “unstuck” and can assist with the struggles that block women from being our best and I am so glad to see you. I am proud that you are looking to start something. I believe that starting something new is the worst! But let’s give it a try. I believe in providing care with respect, compassion, sensitivity and in a judgement free zone. Things get tough, and while I have experience, I am not the expert. You are! My role is to help, guide, support, listen and hopefully encourage you to realize that you had the skills all along, I just needed to remind you. I will meet you where you are at and try and understand your challenges and hopefully, help you sort out a way to figure things out.
During our first session, you can expect to talk about what brings you into therapy, in particular what is the first thing that’s been stuck in your head. That thing that has been occupying so much of your time and providing you with discomfort. Let’s start with how that started, when it started and the relevant parts of your story.
My greatest strength as a provider is that I understand how difficult things have been, how starting something is the worst and how brave you are just for looking for a therapist. I have extensively worked with clients struggling with women’s issues, anxiety, depression, and life changing events. As a woman of color, I also understand the issues that follow us and have extensive experience in providing services to BIPOC communities.
My ideal client is you! I want to help those who are wanting to start feeling better, doing better, getting better. I'm not a miracle worker, I want to be your guide, your assistant. You are the expert, together let's get started.
Eclectic
The treatment modality I use depends on what my client needs. I utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Client Centered Therapy, Multi-Cultural Therapy, and Narrative therapy among other modalities to capture your specific and unique experiences and identify your values, strengths, and interests. You will be supported by a lens of positive psychology, humanism, and holistic psychology. I believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy, treating the whole person and not just their symptoms. I believe there is no "one solution fits all"; we’ll talk through each issue and craft solutions together.
1 rating with written reviews
April 25, 2025
We have a natural connection, working together to help with my challenges. Natalie listens empathetically and offers ideas that might help me gain new perspectives and I always feel wonderful after our sessions together.