Therapist profile
Natasha Kinto, LCPC, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Addictions and mental health
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- Credentials
- LCPC, LCMHC
- License
- LCMHC, North Carolina / 13354; LCPC, Nevada / CP5606-R
- NPI
- 1225514813
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
About
- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Natasha
Natasha Kinto is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with seven years of experience. She completed a Master of Arts in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and has focused work in addictions and culturally informed care.
She uses direct, practical methods in sessions. Natasha draws on Client-Centered therapy and Motivational Interviewing to follow what matters to the person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques to look at thoughts that keep people stuck and Solution-Focused strategies to set small, doable goals.
People turn to her for help with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship strain, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. Codependency and communication problems are listed among her focus areas, as are grief, parenting concerns, and challenges tied to culture and discrimination.
Her approach pays attention to motivation, the thoughts that affect behavior, and practical next steps. Sessions typically include talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing alternative responses to create different outcomes.
Natasha has worked with a range of adults including college students, young adults, and elders, and she has experience providing group and individual therapy. She also received a fellowship to study addictions and to expand counseling for underserved communities.
How sessions work
How Natasha uses evidence-based approaches online
Natasha often uses Client-Centered therapy, which means she follows the client's lead and focuses on what feels most important to the person in the room. This approach helps when someone needs a listening, respectful therapist who supports their choices and pace.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change thoughts that lead to unhelpful behavior. CBT is practical and task-oriented, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns like people-pleasing or codependent actions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Natasha treats choosing methods as a collaboration - she and the client will discuss what feels manageable and what goals matter most, then try techniques and adjust them over time.
Confirm the current session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific online methods. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between in-person appointments or to maintain continuity when schedules change.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Nevada
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Natasha address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She uses Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Solution-Focused techniques to set goals and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in clinical settings, including individual and group therapy.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific session formats.
How much do sessions cost and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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