NATALIE CRUZ
MHC-LP

Supervised by Masha Shapiro, LMHC #007153

Let’s start your mental health journey!

I like to encourage you to do the things that give you peace and work through the hardships so they don’t consume you. Together we will create a plan that works for you and I will be right by your side as you traverse through life.

No one way is perfect and therapy is based on you and what works for you. I am here to serve your goals and get you to a healthy way of being.

Therapy is the start of creating a life that you want.

I have a more cognitive behavioral approach, so I will ask questions to understand you at your core, while also giving light to certain harmful thoughts. I will help you understand yourself, and the world around you in a clearer lens.

I can help you identify any feelings you are experiencing and give you that space to explore them. I’ve worked with individuals of different mental health backgrounds, learned how to be more adaptive to their situations.

I can relate to struggling.

I am no stranger to learning how to set my own boundaries, finding myself and creating healthy relationships with my parents and friends. As I grew up in an Latino household, I had to navigate cultural norms with mental health struggles and work through my own trauma.

I know what it feels like to be in a bad place, feeling lost and hopeless.

Not fulfilled with my relationships or life. It didn’t stop there for me because I got my own help and to this day I wish to give you that support I received years ago.

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Testimonials

She was so patient with me as I tried to figure out what I wanted. I appreciate her.

JC

I felt validated and welcomed. She made me feel comfortable and heard.

AE

Natalie is an amazing and caring clinician and has helped me immensely!

BH

She’s a great listener!

HB

I was able to speak my mind and not feel judged.

CR

I appreciate Natalie, I had a hard time connecting with a therapist but she really clicked with me, and it's been a great journey ever since.

NC

Natalie is so refreshing, I was nervous to start and wasn’t sure what therapy could be like but she explained everything and was kind to me. She always tries to answer my questions and I started to open up a lot more. She really cares about my struggles and goes at my pace.

JC

I’ve had so much on my mind and felt like I rambled through our sessions but Natalie is so patient and gentle with me. She never made me feel like I was sharing too much and she always made sure I had the space to be free with my words. She really knows how to build you up.

RC

I had a hard time finding a therapist for my daughter. Natalie was amazing. My daughter was a little shy at first, but she was able to open up and feel more comfortable. I really recommend her.

Anaya M

Natalie Cruz makes you feel cared for. She’s understanding and helps you walk through steps that makes your day to day easier. She listens, and lets you process your feelings. Overall, Natalie gives you the opportunity to have ease about where you are and how you can progress moving forward. I highly recommend Natalie for anyone wanting to be heard and for anyone wanting to improve their life and also for anyone who doesn’t know what they need but want help. She’s the right person to come to.

AK

I find it easy to laugh with her and focus on my goals. She makes therapy fun.

AE

She was very kind and caring to my struggles. She is for sure someone that you can rely on.

CC

I enjoyed my time with her. She is very patient and understanding.

AK

I appreciate Natalie. I had a hard time finding the right therapist but we seemed to click and I have been working with her ever since. She’s direct when needed but always soft and kind.

JS

Natalie is great! I always feel like she hears me and is nonjudgmental. She also offers great coping skills but is always willing to try something else if one doesn’t work. Seeing her has been so beneficial to my mental health and I cannot recommend her enough!

CA

I had a transformation with Natalie. She was able to point out all the things I struggled with in my relationships and myself. She was patient with me when I had a hard time and she made sure to guide me when I was lost. I’ve gotten a lot more confident when speaking to her.

JC

Natalie is a wonderful therapist. She is genuine, warm and easy to open up to - qualities one should look for in a therapist. She has incredible rapport with clients and cares deeply about helping clients reach their goals. She’s overall a pleasure to work with!

AA

Natalie is a wonderful therapist. Natalie is genuine, warm, reliable and easy to open up to - qualities one should look for in a therapist. Natalie is compassionate and cares about helping her clients meet their goals. Natalie is a pleasure to work with!

AA

Natalie is helpful to say the least … so genuine and a very good listener. There’s never a sense of judgement - instead it’s the opposite of complete understanding and compassion. I can’t be more grateful to have met her and be able to have these sessions.

Anonymous

Natalie is a compassionate therapist. She truly listened and engaged with me throughout the session. Her tone was empathetic and welcoming. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist they feel comfortable and connected to.

FL