Natalie Norrell, LCPC

Natalie Norrell, LCPC, offers a practical, grounded approach to counseling that blends talking with hands-on experiences. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside creative and movement-based methods so people can work through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma in ways that feel active and tangible.

Natalie brings 12 years of experience to her practice in Montana. She connects cognitive work with somatic ideas and trauma-focused strategies so clients can notice how thoughts, body sensations, and memories interact. That mix helps people manage mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and the effects of domestic violence or separation.

Her approach includes simple art activities and time with horses to help clients express what words sometimes cannot. Those options are presented as invitations to explore strengths, emotion, and new ways of coping. Cognitive techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical alternatives that can change everyday reactions.

Natalie emphasizes steady, clear steps rather than quick fixes. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building concrete skills, and testing small changes in daily life. She aims to help people make decisions that better match their values and goals.

People who have lived military service or civilian life transitions often find the practical focus useful. Natalie frames therapy as a collaborative effort to clarify problems and develop ways forward that fit each person’s situation.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Many of the methods Natalie uses can be adapted to distance sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete alternatives, which can be practiced and tracked between meetings. Somatic Therapy attends to body sensations and movement to help people notice how stress shows up physically and to develop calming skills. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing memories and building safety and coping skills for people affected by past traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will recommend a path that makes sense for them. That might mean trying cognitive tools first, adding somatic exercises, or focusing directly on trauma processing depending on what helps most.

If you are considering online options, confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific remote formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people use written or visual exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can guide setting practical plans that transfer into everyday routines.