Natalie

Natalie Anderson

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Her calm presence provides steady ground for others in times of challenge, and she works with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan that promotes strength and wellbeing. She utilizes a unique blend of CBT and where appropriate art therapy to encourage, nurture, and cultivate psychological health and grow

About Me

My calm presence offers steady ground during challenging times. I work with each client to develop a personalised plan, promoting strength and wellbeing. I blend Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with art therapy, where appropriate, to encourage psychological health. This unique approach helps cultivate your inner resources. It is a good match if you seek both practical tools and creative expression for growth.

Approach

You’ll notice sessions move between clear, practical steps and gentle creative exploration to help you name patterns and try new responses. In my Newport Beach office or via secure online sessions conducted in English, we set a measured pace—short, focused experiments in session with simple practices to try between meetings. Art materials may be used as a way to access feelings alongside thought-focused exercises, so progress is both felt and learned. This approach fits people seeking grounded, collaborative change.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adults
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Qualifications


Loyola Marymount University

Registrations


Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Service Area


Anxiety and Depression Center

In-person & Online

Central Coast, California

United States