Therapist in Orange County
Meaningful, Transformative, and Compassionate Therapy
Does this sound like you?
Do you feel overwhelmed with shame and anxiety? Are you tired of feeling like this and eager for things to change? Do you long for a more meaningful connection with yourself and in your relationships? Do you want to feel more present and connected?
Therapy can help.
You are deserving of self-compassion, kindness, and affirmation. You are deserving of sincere and meaningful relationships. Together, we can create a space where you don’t have to perform, pretend, please, or prove anything. I’m here to support you build a life that feels more authentic, balanced, grounded, and fulfilling.
Meet Natalia (she/her)!
Therapist in Orange County
Hi there, I’m a multiracial therapist in Orange County, here to support you. I'm passionate about creating an impactful and nurturing therapeutic experience for you. My goal is to provide a comfortable and supportive space. My hope is that you feel 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 present with you every step of the way.
Learn more about me and my approach- I’d love to connect!
Education
BA in Psychology from California State University, San Marcos
Master of Social Work (MSW) from Simmons University
Health at Every Size® (HAES®) Informed
Intuitive Eating Informed
Trainings
PHP/IOP eating disorder treatment experience
Brainspotting Trainings: Level I & II, Dissociative Identity Phenomena and Inner Parts Work
Enrolled in Body Trust Certification Program (expected completion 2025)
Areas of Specialty
BIPoC and multiracial concerns
Body image concerns
Helping professionals
Services Offered
Eating disorders 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. Together, we'll uncover the deeper challenges and root causes. Let's work toward creating a life built on self-compassion, sustainability, and connection.
Navigating the world as a person of color can feel heavy. It's exhausting facing systemic oppression and microaggressions. With the pressure to meet cultural and societal expectations added on- it can take a toll. Together, we’ll create a validating and affirming space to unpack these challenges. We'll honor your identity and your lived experiences. Let's work toward healing, empowerment, and reclaiming your space in this world.
Being multiracial often involves straddling several cultural worlds. It comes with it's own richness and unique set of challenges. Together, we’ll explore the complexities of your identity and your sense of belonging. Let's work toward integration and acceptance of all parts of your identity. Let's deepen your healing, self-understanding and interconnectedness.
Living with complex trauma can feel like you’re carrying a very heavy, yet invisible, backpack. You feel it, but no one else 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. It shows up as you navigate relationships. Your responses once helped you survive, but now they are a source of overwhelm and confusion. Together, we’ll work to explore your story and narrative with gentleness. Let's process your pain, and develop tools to help you move toward healing. Let's increase your sense of connection, peace, and self-compassion.
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 and emotionally drained. You may even feel 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 and learn to set boundaries. Let's help you reconnect to yourself while prioritizing your own healing and self-care.
Anxiety is powerful and can often feel consuming. You try to ignore it, but it feels impossible. Even when it's not consuming, it continues to linger. It’s hard to feel present and engaged in life when anxiety takes over. Together, we’ll explore and understand the ways anxiety impacts your life. We can establish a plan so you can get some relief and leave therapy feeling more grounded.
You might not have words to describe your painful experiences. You may feel emotionally disconnected from them. Even with the emotional distance, the experiences continue to impact your life in ways you don’t completely understand. Through Brainspotting, we can access those deeper layers of your mind and body. This can allow for processing unresolved trauma, releasing emotional pain, and fostering healing. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, connection, and peace.
Ready to get started?
I’d love to connect with you and learn more about how I can support you! Schedule a free consultation call today with a therapist in Orange County. Let’s start your healing journey.