- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Nataliya
Nataliya Novikova is a Pennsylvania LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, concerns linked to LGBT identity, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. She also lists guilt and shame among areas she supports.
Nataliya approaches sessions as a place to talk through specific problems and make practical steps forward. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths that can be used to address current struggles. Conversations tend to focus on what a person wants to change and clear, manageable next steps toward that goal.
She helps people think through relationship and communication problems, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and workplace difficulties. She also supports those facing panic attacks, mood challenges, post-traumatic stress, and questions about sexuality or gender identity. The emphasis is on concrete strategies and steady progress rather than abstract theory.
Sessions are conducted in English and Russian, and Nataliya accepts international clients as well as people in Pennsylvania. Her background gives her experience across a wide range of life transitions, including midlife questions, finding life purpose, and coping with major changes.
For someone carrying guilt or shame, she can help name what’s happening, look at how it affects everyday choices, and work on small, achievable changes. The focus is on practical work and finding strengths you can use now.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Nataliya uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding in daily life; this can be useful for anxiety, panic, and low mood. Another approach centers on processing stressful or painful memories in manageable steps so the memories have less impact on everyday behavior; this is often used for trauma and post-traumatic stress.Choosing the right way of working is part of therapy. She works collaboratively with each person to find methods that fit their situation, goals, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use a quieter hour for focused conversation. Phone sessions can be useful when video is not practical, and shorter check-ins can help maintain momentum between longer sessions. Talk with her after matching to arrange session length and timing that fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other areas.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She focuses on naming the feeling, looking at how it affects daily life, and identifying practical steps a person can try to reduce its influence.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a PA LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Pennsylvania.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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.