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Natalie Cruz

Therapist · New York

Natalie Cruz

LCSW

LCSW - Mood and life direction

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Experience
5 years
Based in
New York
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Relationship challenges
  • Acceptance and CBT

About Natalie

Natalie Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Natalie also helps people dealing with grief, identity questions, and communication struggles.

Her work is grounded in a person-centered, collaborative style. She listens first, then helps clients name what matters and try practical steps. Sessions often focus on building coping skills, spotting patterns that keep problems going, and practicing new ways of relating to others.

Natalie uses a mix of evidence-based approaches to suit what a person needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices to help manage mood and worry. Motivational interviewing and client-centered methods guide conversations about change.

She pays attention to culture and identity and affirms LGBTQ+ experiences and diverse backgrounds. That means exploring how background and relationships affect mood, self-worth, and social connection. Natalie aims to help people feel less isolated and more capable of handling daily demands.

Practical concerns like work stress, caregiver strain, and parenting pressures are part of her caseload. She also supports people coping with aging and geriatric issues, attachment questions, autism spectrum concerns, and nontraditional sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. Her approach is steady, direct, and focused on what people can do between sessions.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
New York · 100715

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when someone feels stuck or unsure what matters next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to reduce worry and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Natalie will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress and new questions arise.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist’s approaches translate to remote work by focusing on practical skills, homework between meetings, and short check-ins that fit into busy days. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel and can let people practice skills in their everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Natalie works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and relationship difficulties. She also focuses on caregiver stress, grief, attachment issues, and topics like BDSM and kink culture.

How would she approach feeling stuck or unsure about direction?

Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She helps people name values, build coping skills, and try small behavior changes to test what feels helpful.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices there.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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