- Relationship-focused
- Skills-based work
- English and Spanish
About Nathalie
Nathalie Contro is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. She brings three years of experience and a background working with relationship and personal wellbeing concerns. Nathalie speaks English and Spanish and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship or intimacy difficulties.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She meets people where they are and listens with empathy and consistent support. Sessions focus on practical tools and clearer communication so people can handle conflicts, reduce distress, and pursue more authentic relationships.
In therapy she draws on attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns. She also uses client-centered methods to follow each person's goals and CBT and DBT techniques to teach concrete skills for mood and behavior change. Jungian-informed work, such as dream or imagery work, is used when it fits the client's needs.
Nathalie often helps clients develop coping strategies for grief, trauma, parenting stress, sleep and eating concerns, anger, and self-esteem. She also addresses more specific areas like abandonment issues, adoption and foster care histories, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and complexities such as co-morbidity and codependency.
Her approach aims to build insight and self-efficacy. People can expect guided conversations, skill practice, and reflective exercises that connect daily life with therapeutic goals. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
How therapy approaches guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It helps people notice repeating patterns in close relationships and build more reliable ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and perspective; the therapist follows the client's lead and prioritizes empathy and respect to help them clarify what they want to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful behaviors. These approaches are useful for stress, anxiety, addiction-related behaviors, and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean mixing skills practice, attachment-focused exploration, and more reflective Jungian techniques over time.
Session logistics vary by therapist and platform, and specific formats are not listed in the original biography. Please confirm the available online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals use these formats to help people practice coping skills and make steady progress while balancing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nathalie help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, and relationship challenges. She also works with parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, anger, and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, with clear listening and practical skills. Clients can expect supportive conversation, practice of coping tools, and exploration of relationship patterns.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with three years of professional experience. Her work draws on attachment-informed, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, and Jungian-influenced methods.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
The therapist's original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.