Trauma-Informed and Compassionate Therapy for Lasting Change
Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Relationship Challenges, and Childhood Trauma in San Francisco, and throughout California
Transforming Pain into Possibility
Painful experiences can continue to shape how we relate to ourselves and others long after they’ve passed. Yet within this pain lies the possibility for transformation. By working through this pain, my clients often uncover new strengths, gain deeper self-understanding, and discover more fulfilling ways to connect with the world around them. Together, we can turn pain into a pathway toward a life filled with greater meaning and connection.
Hi, I’m Natalie
I am a psychotherapist offering in-person and virtual services for individuals and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult family dynamics, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and childhood trauma. Many clients come to me seeking support in navigating ongoing relationship challenges—whether with themselves, others, or substances—as well as to heal from the impact of past traumatic experiences. Life’s challenges can feel painful, confusing, and overwhelming. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your struggles and find pathways through the pain toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in psychodynamic theory, which helps us understand how past experiences shape your present symptoms and relational patterns. I work with a warm, relational, and collaborative style, meeting you where you are and centering our work around your intentions and intuition.
I prioritize creating safety and trust in our therapeutic relationship, allowing you to feel supported, understood, and accepted. This space offers the freedom to connect with your emotions, deepen your self-understanding, navigate the complexities of your relational experiences, and move towards more fulfilling relationships and emotional well-being.
Areas of Focus
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Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
for those who experience persistent self-doubt and want to experience relief from the messages of their internal critic, echoing the belief of not being “___ enough”
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Childhood Trauma
For those navigating complex family dynamics, carrying the weight of unresolved pain and shame from childhood experiences, or whose basic needs were met but lacked the emotional support, safety, and security they needed
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Anxiety
for those who are often on high alert, stuck in repetitive thought patterns, or frustrated by the mind's constant loop of overthinking, analysis, and worry
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Relationships
For those facing challenges in their relationships with others, substances, or themselves. Whether you’re dealing with conflict, confusion or feeling disconnected, this is a space for you
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Depression / Suicidality / Self-Harming
For those feeling weary of life, grappling with feelings of worthlessness, struggling to find motivation, or find themselves experiencing thoughts of not being here anymore
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Life Transitions, Grief & Loss
For those who are navigating life transitions, whether it's a recent move, graduation, job change, or a break-up, divorce, or the loss of a loved one (including pets). Change can be hard, especially if the change wasn’t what you wanted or even if that change is a “good” change
