Natalie

Natalie Herriott

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

“You feel stuck in an endless cycle of emotional blackmail. One moment, your partner is loving and the next they explode. You are so busy trying to avoid conflict that when you look in the mirror, you don't recognize who you see anymore. You crave feeling happy and like yourself again. I can help you get there.”

About Me

When a relationship feels like a constant battle, you lose sight of yourself. I help individuals reclaim their voice and inner strength, moving beyond the cycle of emotional blackmail. We can explore these complex dynamics together. You will build strategies to navigate conflict and restore your sense of self. My aim is for you to feel recognised and happy again. This offers a clear path for those ready to break free from volatile patterns.

Approach

When unpredictable moods leave you exhausted and disconnected from who you used to be, I guide a steady path toward reclaiming calm and clarity. Sessions—in Newport Beach or online, in English—are paced to feel safe and focused, with space to name what’s happening, practice new ways of speaking up, and try short experiments between meetings. I mix exploration with practical steps so change feels real and manageable. This way of working fits people and couples ready to step out of hurtful patterns and find their voice again.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psychotherapy

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

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Family Issues

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

  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • 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:

  • Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

    A therapist in training working toward full licensure in marriage and family therapy, practising under clinical supervision.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

Qualifications

Pepperdine University

University of Calaifornia, Santa Barbara

Service Areas

Smart Talk Therapy

In-person & Online

Newport Beach, California

United States