- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
- Guilt and shame
About Natasha
Dr. Natasha Gintel is a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist 30805) with nine years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with addictions, grief and loss, intimacy-related concerns, LGBTQ+ issues, and depression. She also addresses concerns tied to guilt and shame, body image, and isolation.
Her approach is practical and person-centered. Sessions focus on clear steps to help people understand what keeps them stuck. She listens for patterns around control, communication, and self-blame, and helps people name those patterns so they can try different responses.
Dr. Gintel adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. That can mean short-term problem-solving for a specific issue or longer work around complex problems such as co-morbidity or eating and food-related concerns. She also supports people exploring gender dysphoria, BDSM and kink topics, fertility questions, and forgiveness work.
In sessions she pays attention to how past events, relationships, and beliefs shape current feelings of guilt or shame. She helps people track how these feelings affect behavior, such as substance use or withdrawing from others. Practical tools and clearer communication strategies are commonly used to reduce conflict and improve day-to-day functioning.
People who choose to work with her will find direct, respectful conversation and a plan that changes as needs change. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats to make sure they fit your schedule and location.
Therapeutic approaches used and working online
Dr. Gintel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. One common approach is cognitive and behavioral work that looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and tests small changes in behavior to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This kind of work can help with depression, shame, and habits that feed addiction.Another useful strand is grief-focused support that helps people make sense of loss and rebuild routines and connections. That approach mixes practical coping strategies with careful attention to how people adjust over time. It can be helpful when losses trigger isolation or increased substance use.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try approaches that fit their needs and preferences. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as changes occur, so sessions remain focused and relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, remove travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the practice about scheduling, session length, and any practical needs so therapy can be arranged to suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addictions, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, and LGBTQ+ concerns. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, body image, and isolation.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She tracks how past events and relationships shape current shame or guilt and helps name the patterns that keep those feelings active. Sessions include practical steps to change unhelpful reactions and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience in clinical settings and related practice areas.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is listed as CA Psychologist 30805 and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.