- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness skills
About Natalie
Natalie Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with five years of clinical experience helping adults facing major life challenges. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and relationship difficulties. Natalie also takes on related issues such as attachment concerns, caregiving strain, and identity questions.
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered. She uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people build skills and make changes that matter day to day. Sessions focus on concrete steps - learning ways to manage intense emotions, practicing communication skills, and noticing patterns that get in the way.
Natalie often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with cognitive-behavioral tools and mindfulness practices. That mix helps people accept difficult feelings while taking actions that line up with their values. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
She describes her work as culturally responsive and affirming, and she welcomes LGBTQ+ clients and people from diverse backgrounds. Conversations can include topics like social anxiety, grief, or navigating life transitions such as separation or changes at work.
In sessions she listens for what matters most to each person and then tries practical options that fit their life. People can expect direct, plain talk about goals and small experiments to test new ways of coping and relating.
Therapeutic approaches and what they do online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and questions about purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-world experiments to shift behavior and mood. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and managing ADHD-related challenges.The therapist treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust tactics as progress is made. Clients and therapist decide together whether to emphasize ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or DBT skills depending on needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. Working remotely also lets people practice skills in the places where challenges actually occur, and it can make follow-up between sessions simpler to manage.
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, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and relationship difficulties. She also addresses related issues like caregiving stress, attachment, and identity questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, person-centered style that focuses on practical skills and real-life changes. Sessions mix listening with skill-building and small experiments to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience includes work with mood disorders, anxiety, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices there. Her credential is listed as NY LCSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing will be provided during sign-up.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the initial booking steps.
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