Therapist profile
Natalie Cruz, LCSW
New York
LCSW - relationships and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 100715
- NPI
- 1124899844
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About Natalie
Natalie Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship problems, and attention differences. Natalie also lists codependency among her focus areas and addresses common patterns like people-pleasing and trouble saying no.
Natalie uses straightforward, person-centered work. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer communication. She pays attention to attachment patterns and how early relationships shape current reactions. That means talking through how you respond in close relationships and practicing alternatives in session.
She draws on several evidence-based methods to help people manage intense emotions and shift behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot thought patterns that keep problems stuck. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are offered for strong emotions and relationship stress.
Natalie also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness techniques to help people notice painful thoughts without getting driven by them. The work includes setting values-based goals and small experiments to test new ways of relating. Sessions mix talking, exercises, and real-life practice between visits.
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. Clients set priorities and move at a pace that fits their life. Natalie supports people juggling caregiving roles, aging concerns, attachment challenges, and a wide range of relationship issues.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them. It helps when stuckness or fear of making the wrong choice keeps someone from acting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. That is useful for anxiety, low mood, and relationship patterns.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try specific techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative process that mixes skills practice with reflection.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around work or caregiving, cut commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins on busy days. A phone session can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, while video allows face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Discuss format preferences when you schedule to find what fits daily life.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of relationship problems does she help with?
She helps with communication problems, commitment issues, attachment patterns, and codependency-related struggles like people-pleasing.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, combining practical skills work with reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and lists New York as her location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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