- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
- Disaster coping
About Natalie
Natalie Ihli is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with 17 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, and big life transitions. Natalie also supports people coping after natural or human-caused disasters and those managing grief or motivation problems.
She spends sessions listening with respect and sensitivity. Conversations focus on goals the client sets and on steps that feel manageable. Natalie aims to make therapy practical and grounded, not overwhelming.
Her work includes helping people who live with chronic illness or disability and those dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns. She uses methods that are evidence-based and tailored to each person’s situation. Sessions are shaped around what a client hopes to change and how they prefer to work.
Natalie describes therapy as a collaborative process. She and the person she’s working with set a plan together and check progress as they go. The approach is steady and aimed at small, doable changes that add up over time.
People find this step helpful when they want clearer thinking, steadier mood, or better ways to handle stress. Natalie encourages straightforward conversation about what’s working and what needs to change. If you want to know more about her process or next steps, she asks that you use the site’s Start Therapy flow to begin.
Evidence-based methods and online therapy that fit your life
Therapy here draws on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps most. One common approach uses structured problem-solving and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and lift mood by practicing new habits and coping steps. Another approach focuses on understanding attachment and relationship patterns so people can improve communication and feel more secure in relationships.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The emphasis is on collaboration and on choosing techniques that match a client’s needs and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people continue therapy during recovery after a disaster or while managing chronic illness. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about what will work best for timing, session length, and how to structure meetings to fit your life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Natalie supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns. She also helps with coping after natural or human-caused disasters and major life changes.
What is her approach to therapy?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps, goal setting, and checking progress over time.
How long has she practiced?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including chronic illness and attachment issues.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work 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 start a first session?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.