Supportive, Empathetic Therapy to Guide You Toward Lasting Change and Self-Compassion
In person in Orange County, CA
Virtual throughout California, Massachusetts, and Ohio
Restore Hope and Heal Your Relationship with Yourself, Food, Your Body, and Loved Ones
Being a human is hard…
Life transitions, trauma, attachment wounds, oppression, societal pressures, and shame can deeply affect how you relate to yourself, the world, and others. These struggles can pile up, making you more critical of yourself, lack self trust, and ignore your intuition.
You’ve perfected the art of performing—blending in and pretending to have it all together and function no matter the environment or circumstance. But inside, it’s a different story. You feel depleted and exhausted by the constant struggle over how to keep others happy, how to avoid hurting people, how to fit in, how you “should” eat, and how you “should” look. Even in your close relationships, your hyper-awareness and self-monitoring skills are working overtime all while you’re left feeling emotionally unseen, unfulfilled, and disconnected from your true self.
You deserve more…
You deserve a therapist who is able to see your struggle, provide a compassionate space for you to freely express your pain, identify the systems that keep you feeling stuck, and empower you to reclaim your life, your authentic self and your relationships. I’m Natalia, a fellow human and therapist. I’m here to walk alongside you wherever you may be on your journey.
You want more than just getting through each day; you want to thrive, but feel stuck on how to make it happen. This cycle isn’t sustainable.
Meet Natalia (she/her)!
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA) #127094
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (MA) #1121400
Licensed Independent Social Worker (OH) #I.2406119
I’m a biracial therapist passionate about creating a deeply impactful and nurturing therapeutic experience for you. My goal is to ensure you feel comfortable, supported, and truly seen throughout the therapy process, while also receiving the tools and insights you need to heal and thrive. You deserve a therapist who is honest, gentle, and fully present with you every step of the way.
My specialties include working with eating disorders, complex trauma, anxiety, BIPoC and biracial concerns, helping professionals, and cycle breakers- those who are the first in their family to engage in therapy to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.
I bring a wealth of experience to this work from working in PHP and IOP levels of care for eating disorders, as well as mental health and correctional health settings. I am formally trained in brainspotting Levels 1 and 2, as well advanced brainspotting specialty training in Dissociative Identity Phenomena and Inner Parts Work. Currently, I am pursuing certification as a Body Trust Provider, with an anticipated completion date of March 2025.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University San Marcos and my Master of Social Work degree from Simmons University. I am licensed in California, Massachusetts, and Ohio and can virtual provide services to clients located anywhere in these states. Additionally, I offer in-person sessions in Orange County, California.
Learn more about me and my approach- I’d love to connect!
Services Offered
Struggling with an eating disorder can leave you feeling trapped in a cycle of shame, guilt, and confusion. In our work together, you’ll receive support in developing a new approach—one grounded in curiosity, neutrality, and compassion. We’ll uncover the deeper challenges and work toward creating a life built on self-compassion, sustainability, and connection.
Navigating the world as a person of color can feel heavy, especially when facing systemic oppression, microaggressions, and the pressure to meet cultural and societal expectations. Together, we’ll create a space to unpack these challenges, honor your identity, and work toward healing, empowerment, and reclaiming your space in this world.
Being biracial often involves straddling multiple cultural worlds. It can be filled with both rich and challenging experiences. Together, we’ll explore the complexities of your identity, address feelings of not fully belonging, and work toward integrating all parts of yourself to deepen your healing and self-understanding.
Therapy for Complex Trauma
Living with complex trauma can feel like you’re carrying a very heavy, yet invisible, backpack. You feel it, but no one else really sees all that you’re carrying. The weight and impact of your past experiences show up in the ways you think and feel about yourself, and in how you navigate relationships. Your responses once helped you survive, but now the are a source of overwhelm and confusion. Together, we’ll work to gently explore your story and narrative, process your pain, and develop tools to help you move toward healing, connection, and a greater sense of peace.
Therapy for Helping Professionals
You give so much of yourself to support others, often at the cost of your own well-being. It’s not uncommon to feel burned out, emotionally drained, or disconnected from the passion that once fueled your work. You deserve the same compassion and care you extend to others. Together, we’ll create a space where you can process your experiences, set boundaries, and reconnect to yourself while prioritizing your own healing and self-care.
You might not have words to describe your painful experiences. Maybe you feel disconnected from these experiences, but they’re still impacting your life in ways you don’t completely understand. With Brainspotting, we’ll access those deeper layers of your mind and body to process unresolved trauma, release emotional pain, and foster healing. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, connection, and peace.
Let’s connect!
Schedule a free 15 minute consultation call with me to discuss your support needs and determine if we would be a good fit.
