Natalie Cruz

Therapist

Approach to Therapy

Natalie is passionate about providing the best tailored individual care and normalizing mental health treatment.

Experience

Natalie Cruz specializes in Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Mood Disorders, Women's Health, Men's Health, Stress Management, Coping with Addictions, Family Conflicts, Trauma and Abuse, Coping with Grief and Loss, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Coping with Life Changes, Compassion Fatigue, Career Difficulties, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem and Confidence. Natalie Cruz is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW 114964. Employed by Cerebral. Supervised by Kathryn Simons, LCSW. Natalie received her Master of Health and Mental Health Field of Practice at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College City University of New York. Natalie has a certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills (DBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). She has experience in Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychoanalytical Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Trauma Informed Care.

Specialties

Addiction, Anxiety, Career Challenges, Compassion Fatigue, Coping with Life Changes, Depression, Family Conflicts, Grief & Loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Challenges, Self Esteem and Confidence, Stress Management, Trauma and Abuse

Hobbies and Interests

In her free time, Natalie enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. ―Oscar Wilde"

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latinx

Language

English

Licensed in

New York

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