Natalie Matos, LCSW

I understand how difficult and important making the decision to come to therapy can be. I believe in the power of building a strong, therapeutic relationship with my clients. I know the importance of empathy and the benefit of having your voice heard throughout treatment. My goal is to always create a welcoming and safe space that allows my clients to explore what they need to help them lead a more meaningful life. I believe that therapy is an amazing process in which we work together to build upon innate strengths and discover areas for improvement. ​ My approach to therapy is collaborative and strengths-based. I employ an array of techniques including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, family systems, solution-focused, reality, and narrative therapies in my practice. Additionally, I incorporate resilience and feminist-based theories to inform my work. Every person is unique and brings their own life experiences to the process. Together with my clients, I identify which strategies and methods will be the most comforting and beneficial to each individual. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/interpersonal issues, self-esteem building, stress, and women's health issues. I specialize in working with diverse individuals. In particular, I work with the LGBTQIA+ community on an array of issues related to life transitions, sexuality, and gender expression. ​ I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Alabama at Birmingham in Criminal Justice and my Master of Social Work degree at Loyola University Chicago. Fee/Insurance Information Session Length: Typically between 45-55 minutes In-Network Insurances: BlueCross BlueShield PPO Plans BlueChoice PPO Plans Cigna Out-of-Network Fees/Self-Pay: Initial Intake Sessions: $140 Individual Sessions: $130 A sliding fee scale is subject to therapist availability. Book with me on ZocDoc: https://www.zocdoc.com/professional/natalie-matos-lcsw-317135?isNewPatient=false