- Evidence-based methods
- Affirming approach
- Values-focused care
About Natalie
Natalie Cruz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She has five years of clinical experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Natalie takes a direct, human approach to care and focuses on helping people find steady ways to get through hard moments.
Natalie works with adults who are struggling with relationships, communication problems, and questions about identity. She also helps people managing ADHD, bipolar mood shifts, and the extra strain that comes from caregiving or life transitions. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among her focus areas when that type of stress affects daily life.
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions are practical and focused on small, manageable steps. She combines tools to build coping skills with conversations that help people make sense of their experiences and values.
Natalie uses a mix of methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, mindfulness, and client-centered work. She adapts these approaches to fit each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
She describes her work as culturally responsive and affirming, with attention to LGBTQ+ identities and diverse backgrounds. People who want a straightforward, respectful therapist who listens and helps plan doable next steps may find her approach useful.
How Natalie’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking small actions that match those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful habits, useful for worry, low mood, and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, often by practicing grounding and communication strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Natalie collaborates with each person to decide which tools to try first and checks in to adapt the plan over time. The process is guided by the client’s goals, needs, and comfort with different techniques.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can also make it easier to use mindfulness exercises, homework, and behavioral experiments between meetings, helping skills carry into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Natalie commonly address?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and communication problems, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, along with related issues like grief, identity questions, and caregiver strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on practical steps and coping skills while exploring values and meaning together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Natalie has five years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of mood, anxiety, and life-transition concerns.
Where is Natalie licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.