In-Person Therapy in San Francisco & Online Throughout California
Compassionate, Psychodynamic Therapy for Lasting Change
You may have found your way here because something in your life doesn’t feel right—maybe in your relationships, your sense of self, or how you feel inside.
Perhaps you’re often hard on yourself, feel alone even when you’re with others, or notice patterns in relationships that leave you feeling stuck, unsure, or disconnected.
Hi, I’m Natalie, LMFT
I believe healing is possible, and that therapy can be a space where it begins to unfold. Over time, what once felt fixed can soften, creating space for new understanding, a sense of relief, and more ease and choice in how you relate to yourself and others.
I’m deeply committed to this work and to supporting you in the changes you’re seeking, offering a collaborative, relational space where your experiences are truly heard, understood, and valued.
“We are most fully alive when we are in relationship with others and with ourselves.”
You may recognize yourself here if…
Feel like you’re too much, yet never quite enough
Appear high-functioning, but inside feel stuck, unseen, or alone
Struggle with sadness, anxiety, or a persistent sense of emptiness
Find yourself repeating patterns in relationships that leave you hurt or disconnected
Have difficulty expressing your feelings or knowing what you truly need
Tend to withdraw, shut down, or become overwhelmed when emotions feel intense
Struggle to set boundaries or prioritize others’ needs over your own
Experience low self-worth or are often self-critical
Are navigating a life transition—such as a breakup, going to college, loss, career change, or major shift in identity
Have used coping strategies like self-harm or other ways to manage emotional pain
Long for deeper self-understanding and more secure, fulfilling relationships
Services
-
A space to slow down and better understand what you’re experiencing internally and in your relationships. Together we explore patterns and how they affect your emotions, relationships, and sense of self, build a healthier relationship with yourself, and create space to heal what is no longer serving you.
-
Support for college students and young adults navigating anxiety, identity, relationships, family dynamics, and life transitions. Therapy offers a space to make sense of who you are becoming, understand relational patterns, and feel more grounded in yourself.
-
A supportive space for teenagers experiencing emotional overwhelm, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, friendship stress, self-harming behaviors, or family conflict. Therapy helps teens feel understood while building insight, coping tools, and a stronger sense of self. Together, we focus on strengthening confidence and preparing teens for launching and adulthood.
-
I provide parent support alongside work with teens. Parenting can bring up old wounds, self-doubt, and unexpected emotions. Parent support offers a space to reflect on your experiences, better understand your child, and respond with greater intention rather than reactivity. Together, we focus on strengthening your confidence as a parent, deepening emotional awareness, and developing tools that support both you and your family.
My Approach
My style is relational, warm, and collaborative, meeting you where you are. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory, where we explore how past experiences, unconscious patterns, and early relationships shape your thoughts, emotions, and ways of relating in the present.
I’m here to support you in making the changes you want and in healing what hurts. Therapy can become a space to connect with yourself in new ways and to give voice to feelings that may not have had much room before. This work offers an opportunity to deepen self-compassion and make choices that feel more aligned with who you are, often opening the door to more fulfilling relationships.
The relationship we develop is an important part of the process, providing a space to notice, experience, and make sense of patterns as they emerge between us.
Training and Background
I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with minors in Applied Psychology and Education. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
I’ve worked in a range of settings, including schools, community mental health clinics, and private practice, which has shaped how I understand people, relationships, and care. I remain engaged in ongoing consultation to support thoughtful and ethical work. I’m deeply committed to this practice, and I continue my own therapy—something I believe is essential to showing up with presence, care, honesty, and authenticity, both as a psychotherapist and as a person.
My training has included working with survivors of sexual trauma, intimate partner violence, and domestic abuse. In that work, I’ve been continually struck by people’s capacity for resilience, and I aim to support a process of healing that feels meaningful, steady, and at your own pace.
Professional Affiliations
The Embody Lab
The Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California (PINC)
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT & SF-CAMFT)
Next Steps
If this resonates, I invite you to reach out for a complimentary 30-minute consultation. We can connect and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit. You’re welcome to ask questions and take your time deciding.Therapy can be a place to feel less alone, more grounded, and more at home in yourself.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ”