PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

NM Portrait of Natoya McMurray
Online therapist

Natoya McMurray

Compassionate, practical support for parenting concerns

Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Experience
22 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Natoya

Natoya McMurray is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and low self-esteem. She speaks directly and kindly, and she makes space for parents who are worried and need practical support. Her tone is respectful and calm as she listens to each person’s situation.

Natoya encourages small steps toward clearer routines and better coping skills. With 22 years of experience, Natoya adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs.

Background and approach

She focuses on what will help in daily life, such as managing stress, improving communication, and handling loss. Sessions are tailored to the family or parenting concerns a client brings up, with concrete strategies rather than vague theory. She emphasizes compassion and sensitivity in every visit.

That means noticing what feels hard right now and naming small changes to try. Natoya aims to make therapy understandable and doable for busy parents. Natoya holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and is also listed as CSW in Georgia.

Her practice is based in Georgia, and she offers sessions in English. She is willing to work with international clients who connect remotely. Practical steps are part of her work - learning short stress management tools, practicing clearer conversations, and building routines that support parenting goals.

She guides clients through the early steps and adjusts plans as progress is made.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions that fit family life

Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress, anxiety, grief, relationship friction, parenting struggles, and self-esteem concerns. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills - teaching short exercises to lower stress in the moment and routines that reduce overwhelm. This helps when stress and anxiety interfere with daily tasks and parenting duties.

Another helpful method emphasizes communication skills and problem-solving. It teaches ways to express needs clearly, listen without escalation, and address recurring relationship issues with step-by-step tools. This work often concentrates on small, repeatable changes that make daily family interactions smoother.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, try techniques that match those needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That means clients help shape the focus and pace of therapy based on what works for them.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let clients join sessions from home, fit work and childcare demands, and follow up between meetings when helpful. For many people, remote sessions make consistent support easier to maintain while balancing family life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Natoya address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and low self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a direct, respectful approach that focuses on practical steps and coping strategies for day-to-day life.
How long has she been practicing?
Natoya brings 22 years of professional experience to her work with clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - and CSW licensed in Georgia, with licence number GA LCSW CSW003787.
In which languages can I speak with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients who can connect remotely.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Experience
22 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

Next step

Talk to Natoya

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point