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Online therapist

Nathalie Contro

Compassionate, practical support for family and relationships

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Nathalie

Nathalie Contro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She draws on three years of formal licensure and a longer history of clinical work to help adults manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, depression, grief, and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and can focus on restoring balance in daily life and relationships.

Nathalie emphasizes practical tools that people can use between sessions.

Background and approach

She focuses on clear communication skills, coping strategies for mood and anxiety, and ways to rebuild intimacy and trust. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at concrete next steps rather than abstract theory. Her training includes several therapy styles, and she blends these methods to match each person’s needs.

That mix helps when problems overlap - for example when anxiety, sleep problems, or substance use affect relationships and parenting. The work often looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and at practical ways to change them. People working with Nathalie can expect a collaborative tone.

She listens first, then helps set goals and choose techniques that make sense for the situation. Sessions may include skill practice, problem-solving, and attention to emotions that drive behavior. Her practice accommodates different formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging.

The sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and clients follow a short matching questionnaire to begin.

Therapy approaches and what online sessions look like

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It helps people understand why they react a certain way in relationships and offers ways to build more stable bonds. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person’s own goals. The therapist provides empathy and acceptance while helping clients identify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a skills-based approach that links thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change unhelpful behavior.

Nathalie treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She begins by asking about your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together you try methods and adjust the plan so it fits your life and needs rather than following a fixed script.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let you work face-to-face from home, phone sessions provide convenient conversation without video, and live chat or text messaging allow brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options can make scheduling easier, reduce travel, and allow consistent contact when life is busy or unpredictable.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nathalie commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps set goals, and teaches communication and coping tools drawn from several therapeutic models.
What professional background does she bring to sessions?
She holds a California LMFT license and has three years of licensure experience along with broader clinical experience supporting adults with relationship and mental health concerns.
Where is Nathalie licensed to practice?
She is licensed in California as an LMFT with license number CA LMFT 131775.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish

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