Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Groundswell Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Groundswell Institute

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4870 Santa Monica Avenue, San Diego, CA 92107
Let's Connect (619) 637-3971
Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
We are a collective of trauma informed/resiliency informed therapists dedicated to welcoming you back home to self, community, and nature. We honor each clients unique healing journey and wether you are navigating the waves of depression, anxiety, grief and PTSD or are paddeling out into self discovery and shadow work...we are here to meet you where you are at.
We come from a foundation of somatic, play, art, community, and eco therapy models and offer sessions in the office, our sailboat, at the beach, or surfing the waves. From individual telehealth and virtual groups and workshops to in person family, individual, & small group ocean therapy...Let's reconnect to the medicine of our bodies and nature!
Feel free to contact us to set up a free 15 minute intake call to ask questions and get to know us.
Call or Groundswell Institute now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 637-3971

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

4870 Santa Monica Avenue

San Diego, CA 92107 map

(619) 637-3971
We are a team of clinicians working together to support your psycho, social, spiritual wellbeing through nature, arts, and movement.
I specialize in Surf Therapy, Women's Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (619) 637-3971
Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

4870 Santa Monica Avenue

San Diego, CA 92107 map

(619) 637-3971
We are a team of clinicians working together to support your psycho, social, spiritual wellbeing through nature, arts, and movement.
I specialize in Surf Therapy, Women's Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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we believe that mental health care should and can be accessible for all. So we provide sliding scale, accept insurance and partner with Groundswell Community Project (non-profit) to provide therapy scholarships)
Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Groundswell Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 637-3971
"
we believe that mental health care should and can be accessible for all. So we provide sliding scale, accept insurance and partner with Groundswell Community Project (non-profit) to provide therapy scholarships)
Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Groundswell Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 637-3971

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Natalie Lynn Small

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 92747 Natalie Lynn Small
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 15 years
  • Attended bethel university, masters, Graduated 2010
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Embody Lab Trauma Informed Somatic Therapy 2022
  • Certificate from First Aid Arts 2015
Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Groundswell Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (619) 637-3971
Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Groundswell Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (619) 637-3971

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Surf Therapy
  • Women's Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
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While we provide telehealth and in person therapy at our sailboat office, our specialty is taking therapy outside the office space and into the waves! We are the founders, creators, and practitioners of Groundswell Surf TherapyTM. Our practitioners provide the highest level of physical and psychological safety supporting all skill levels and ocean relationships.
Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Groundswell Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 637-3971
"
While we provide telehealth and in person therapy at our sailboat office, our specialty is taking therapy outside the office space and into the waves! We are the founders, creators, and practitioners of Groundswell Surf TherapyTM. Our practitioners provide the highest level of physical and psychological safety supporting all skill levels and ocean relationships.
Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Groundswell Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 637-3971

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Play Therapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Groundswell Surf Therapy is a trauma informed ocean therapy practice that is rooted in research based somatic, art, play, and eco therapy. We provide all needed gear to support you as you deepen your relationship with self, others, and the sea
Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Groundswell Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 637-3971
"
Groundswell Surf Therapy is a trauma informed ocean therapy practice that is rooted in research based somatic, art, play, and eco therapy. We provide all needed gear to support you as you deepen your relationship with self, others, and the sea
Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Groundswell Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 637-3971

Location

Primary Location

4870 Santa Monica Avenue

San Diego, CA 92107

(619) 637-3971

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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We are a team of clinicians working together to support your psycho, social, spiritual wellbeing through nature, arts, and movement.
Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Groundswell Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 637-3971
"
We are a team of clinicians working together to support your psycho, social, spiritual wellbeing through nature, arts, and movement.
Photo of Natalie Small - Groundswell Institute, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Groundswell Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 637-3971