California, LMFT #1144296
Natalie Alderson

License:

LMFT
Santa Barbara
Female
White
Virtual and In Person
Specialties
Codependency, Trauma, Couples counseling
Education
Masters in Clinical Psychology | Antioch University Santa Barbara, 2018
About
Natalie is a somatic psychotherapist and owner of Connected Psychotherapy. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is certified in somatic psychotherapy. She works with adults and couples on healing trauma, and breaking patterns of codependency. Throughout her 7 years in the field of somatic psychotherapy, she has developed her experience supporting adults and couples with navigating addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, LGBTQ+, infidelity, codependency, polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, and communication skills.
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Message to clients
Hi there! If you're looking for a somatic (body-based) approach to healing from trauma and breaking patterns of codependency, we may be a great fit! Your body has the wisdom to support and guide you through this difficult season, and my work is dedicated to helping you learn how to listen. I know the search for a therapist can be a daunting task, and I look forward to connecting with you over a free 20 minute consultation call if it feels like we may be a good fit!
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Race and ethnicity
White
Cultural and experiential knowledge
White culture
Languages spoken
English
Spiritual knowledge
Buddhism, Shamanism, Wiccan/Paganism, Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular)
Location
Santa Barbara
Specialties
Codependency, Trauma, Couples counseling
Additional areas of focus
Polyamorous/non-monogamous couples counseling, Addiction, Anxiety, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Infidelity/affairs, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Polyamory/non-monogamy/open relationships
Therapeutic style
Affirming, Calming, Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Modalities
Art therapy, Attachment based, Internal family systems (IFS), Mindfulness based, Music therapy, Somatic therapy, Trauma-focused
Cost
$250
/Individual Session
$250
/Couples Session
/Family Session
Sliding scale
Offers sliding scale spots
Insurance accepted
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
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Nicole A. Botaitis, LMFT & LPCC
Natalie is a highly skilled, exceptionally trained therapist. Her ability to connect, hold space and boundaries, support her clients in their growth is exceptional.
Aeron L. Hart, LMFT
Natalie incorporates several powerful modalities skillfully in order to bring clients an accessible, understandable approach for how to support themselves that they can easily integrate into their lives. She is authentic, relatable and effortlessly kind, which creates emotional safety for those that work with her. She blends mindful awareness, somatic therapy and sensorimotor approaches in a way that truly moves pain out of the body.
Jessica Zacarias, LMFT
Natalie is a warm, nonjudgemental and effectie therapist takes a holistic and somatic approach to treating her client's varied needs. She strikes a balance of holding space for clients to explore themselves while also providing specific and concrete tools for clients to meet their goals.
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