- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT related issues
- Life purpose
About Nataliya
Nataliya Novikova is a Pennsylvania LCSW with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Nataliya also addresses caregiver stress, communication issues, divorce and separation, and questions about life purpose.
She frames clients as experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are practical and straightforward. Conversations aim to clarify what matters now and identify small steps forward.
Her approach adapts to each person's circumstances. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on skills people can use between sessions. That includes ways to manage panic, reduce social anxiety, and work through shame and guilt.
Nataliya draws on long clinical experience to help people sort competing priorities in midlife and after big changes. She supports people dealing with workplace stress and the emotional fallout of separation. She also helps those exploring sexuality and gender identity concerns.
Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and she accepts international clients. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions which can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Nataliya works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One common approach she uses emphasizes learning coping skills for anxiety and panic, such as breath work, grounding, and short behavioral experiments to test unhelpful beliefs. These techniques are aimed at reducing overwhelming feelings and improving daily functioning.She also uses trauma-informed methods that help people process past hurt in manageable steps. This involves guiding a person to notice triggers, name reactions, and try new ways of responding so that painful memories are less likely to dominate day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together which tools to prioritize.
The practice accepts international clients and sessions are arranged through the platform's scheduling flow. The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-in meetings, or make it simpler to schedule a session during a lunch break or between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and strength-focused, helping people identify skills and small steps they can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
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, use the crisis numbers.