How can I help you? Whatever the obstacles are that stand in the way of your happiness, success, or satisfaction, I would like to help you overcome them. I am compassionate, understanding, smart and insightful. I have over twenty years of experience, education and specialized training. In my opinion, change comes from gaining insight into and understanding about oneself. My treatment orientation is psychodynamic but I incorporate other treatment modalities as well, such as cognitive and behavioral therapies. I see individuals, couples, adolescents and children. I look forward to the opportunity to help you.

If you are motivated to make important life changes but are not sure where to begin, I can help. I will work with you to identify goals and to find the right approach that helps you to improve your quality of life. I offer evidence-based interventions that can improve the quality of your marriage, relieve depression and anxiety, elevate performance at work or school, improve sleep, overcome addiction, and reduce stress at home. Relationships are not easy. If you are just starting out or have been experiencing trouble staying connected, couple counseling can help.

*Please note that Natalie is not currently accepting new clients. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please be sure to provide background information as to why you are seeking therapy, as well as your insurance provider in your message. (We do not accept Capital Blue Cross, Aetna, Magellan, Amerihealth or United Healthcare.)* /// I have created a life I absolutely love, despite the past challenges of anxiety, depression, perfectionism and food and body image woes, and would be honored to help you create your roadmap to happiness and healing, building a life that you, too, absolutely love.

Does this sound familiar? You're struggling to be your true self and feel as though others don't accept or understand you, that you don't have their full support. It's terrifying to feel alone and can be traumatizing to wake up each day, fearing something will go wrong. Maybe this feeling has been with you since you were young or it has come out of nowhere. No matter when you recognized this feeling, you know that something has to change. But you may not know how or where to start.

We have the right to experience all the joys life offers. Depression, anxiety, and relationship problems make that difficult. I offer therapy for men, women, and couples. I will discuss your physical health, thought processes, family situation, emotional well-being, social context, and ways of coping. Every person has abilities, interests and gifts. And everyone has the capacity to develop into a more fulfilled and happier person. Together we will create goals for you to overcome obstacles and become your best self. I

With 12 years experience in the mental health field, I believe that we all struggle with something in life. If you feel like you are struggling and can't figure out how to get out of a rut, maybe now is the time to reach out for help. I believe that we can all benefit from additional support- a listening ear and guidance on how to address our concerns in a healthier way. We all have the ability to change if we have the knowledge how too and the right support system.

My therapeutic philosophy is that Individuals need to be a part of their own solutions. I strive to empower clients to feel that their successes come from themselves and are the result of their own hard work. My experience in social work is deliberately broad to address a wide range of concerns. My background includes child development/behavioral issues, Individual, couples counseling, adolescent, vocational/employment counseling, chronic disease case management, Advocacy and Life coaching.

Having a healthy, passionate marriage isn't as complicated as you think when you learn how to build a supportive relationship one loving step at time.

Not content with your current life situation? Do you want a change? Are you looking forward to "A New Day?" Give me a call! A New Day -Family Behavioral Health Services (FBHS) is a community based counseling program that seeks to help children, adolescents, individuals, families and the elderly who are facing difficulty with solving their past and current situations; such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, communication issues, relationship issues, substance abuse, and other situations that you believe that I can assist with.

Challenging circumstances or chronic stress can take a toll on our mental health. It’s great you are considering counseling to gain new insight into your life, make important changes, or simply feel more supported at this time. I believe having a better understanding of our past experiences and current habits can help us more effectively manage life’s ups and downs. My approach to counseling starts with identifying underlying causes of anger, anxiety, or depression—as well as uncovering each client’s unique strengths and coping strategies. From there, I strive to help clients develop new, healthier thought patterns and behaviors.

Are you deciding on your first career after college, making a career change, re-starting your career, or seeking more education? I can help you sort through options and get clear about what you really want, and achieve your goals more quickly. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience, I've successfully helped clients through all stages from first job through retirement. For 12 years I directed the Career Center at Lafayette College, recognized as a "Top Twenty Center" by the Princeton Review. Due to COVID-19, it's challenging to focus on career, but I can help you achieve your best possible "work life."

Therapy improves our lives. Decades of research support this claim...change happens. I recommend looking for a psychologist who is going to be a good "fit" for you. This is wise because our relationship sets the stage for therapy. I work best with complicated people who have awareness, but feel stuck. I assist clients with developing a sophisticated understanding of themselves and others. My practice also involves working with successful individuals who experience a lack of fulfillment despite accomplishments, (e.g, wealth/status). I have a talent for teaching clients how to use their strengths in order to overcome problems.

No one escapes conflict, challenges and pain in this life. You might find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety, grief from loss of a person you love or life transition, conflict in a relationship or possibly recovery from an addiction. Together, we can explore the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of your pain on your path to healing.

Finding a counselor can be an intimidating process. I offer a warm and welcoming environment where you will feel at ease. With nearly 20 years of experience, I help people work through issues such as trauma and PTSD, relationship difficulties, anxiety/mood disorders and adjustment to life changes. Extensive, specialized and ongoing training with some of the foremost experts in the field allows me to utilize powerful, integrative and in-depth techniques, helping my clients get to the root of their issues and achieve results much faster than traditional talk therapy allows.

As a therapist, I have been in private practice for over 24 years. I practice primarily with solution-focused, short term therapy to help aid in empowerment and healing. I utilize life coaching and career building to help clients in dealing with difficult transitions in current day employment. The solution based focused therapies tend to help those dealing with current life stressors. I work with children, adolescents, couples and families. I provide age appropriate play therapy and family therapy as necessary when working with a young population. I also utilize a certified therapy dog as needed for emotional support based therapy.

Do you feel like your mind is always on overdrive, even when you try to fall asleep? You might be feeling anxious, irritable, emotional, or unsettled throughout the day. Maybe you're feeling disconnected and less engaged at work, at school, at home, or in your relationships--simply 'going through the motions' and burnt out. You know that something needs to change, but you don't know where to start. In our counseling partnership, you can expect a supportive and caring space to talk about these vulnerable feelings while learning how to become more mindful, deepen your self-awareness, and prioritize simple self-care habits.

I create a friendly, accepting atmosphere where clients feel free to be themselves. Laughter can be a part of the sessions, as seeing the humor in tough situations can be therapeutic. I draw on my background as an actor and an advanced student of psychodrama to enliven and deepen therapy. I do not act as an authority who teaches techniques to make your feelings go away. Instead, I encourage clients to explore thoughts and feelings compassionately. I collaborate with my clients so they can get past barriers and tap into their own healing power.

I am a licensed professional counselor, who is passionate in helping others reach their treatment goals through therapeutic interventions and working on setting specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely treatment objectives. I strongly support person-centered treatment and maintaining a safe and holistic therapeutic environment, while also focusing on the strengths of the individual.

I offer many years of experience in treating anxiety and depression, as well as trauma. Unaddressed trauma is often the cause of anxiety and depression. I use an eclectic, holistic approach and have interest in spirituality and religion. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing) and Thought Field Therapy, both state of the art treatments. Also experienced in all types of family and couples work, adoption adjustment work and attachment problems. Physical health is addressed and suggestions are made and referrals given if needed. Good with anxiety in people of all ages. Good with teenagers and children over age five.