- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Natalie
Natalie Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with five years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Natalie lists guilt and shame among the areas she addresses, and she helps people who are struggling with self-worth, communication problems, social anxiety, and grief.
Natalie uses a person-centered, collaborative style. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and build practical skills. She draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to support that work.
She describes her approach as culturally responsive and affirming. Natalie notes experience supporting LGBTQ+ people and clients from diverse backgrounds. She pays attention to attachment patterns and identity questions when they come up in therapy.
In sessions Natalie helps people notice unhelpful patterns, practice new ways of responding, and set small, manageable goals. She works on communication skills, coping strategies for stress and mood shifts, and ways to manage symptoms related to ADHD and bipolar presentations.
Her practice also includes issues that can arise with aging, caregiving, eating and food-related concerns, and relationship transitions such as divorce or separation. People who want a collaborative, skills-focused approach often find this format useful.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. Cost varies by location and sessions operate on a cancellable subscription model.
How Natalie applies approaches in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values despite painful thoughts or emotions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and feelings like guilt or shame. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying different behaviors to see what changes. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and managing mood symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Natalie collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She tends to blend ACT, CBT, and mindfulness tools so the plan can shift as people learn what helps them most.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online modalities. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t possible, and let people join from different locations. Licensed professionals can use video or phone depending on arrangements, so check the available options when you schedule to pick the format that fits your daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Natalie works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD, plus related topics like grief, attachment patterns, and communication problems.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a collaborative, person-centered style and draws on ACT and mindfulness to help people notice painful thoughts and choose responses aligned with their values.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adults on mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a New York LCSW credential and practices in New York.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.