- Relationship support
- Practical coping skills
- English and Spanish
About Nathalie
Nathalie Contro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She draws on three years of experience as an LMFT to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, and grief. Nathalie speaks English and Spanish and aims to meet people where they are with steady, respectful support.
Her sessions focus on building practical skills and clearer communication. She helps people develop tools for coping, improving intimacy, and handling life changes. Conversations tend to be direct and compassionate, with an emphasis on everyday strategies that fit each person's life.
Nathalie uses a mix of approaches depending on what someone needs. She often leans on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships and on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior strategies are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Her work also touches on deeper material when that helps, including dream work and imagination to explore meaning and inner conflicts. Nathalie mentions incorporating movement and breathwork as practical tools to reduce arousal and restore balance. She adapts methods to match personal goals rather than following one fixed method.
People contact her for a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety, including parenting stress, caregiving strain, body image, chronic illness, intimacy-related issues, and challenges connected to adoption or attachment. Nathalie aims to help each person gain insight, practical skills, and a clearer sense of direction.
Her sessions focus on building practical skills and clearer communication. She helps people develop tools for coping, improving intimacy, and handling life changes. Conversations tend to be direct and compassionate, with an emphasis on everyday strategies that fit each person's life.
Nathalie uses a mix of approaches depending on what someone needs. She often leans on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships and on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior strategies are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Her work also touches on deeper material when that helps, including dream work and imagination to explore meaning and inner conflicts. Nathalie mentions incorporating movement and breathwork as practical tools to reduce arousal and restore balance. She adapts methods to match personal goals rather than following one fixed method.
People contact her for a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety, including parenting stress, caregiving strain, body image, chronic illness, intimacy-related issues, and challenges connected to adoption or attachment. Nathalie aims to help each person gain insight, practical skills, and a clearer sense of direction.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
How her approaches guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how past bonds shape present reactions. This approach can be useful for improving connection and understanding fears around intimacy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it teaches concrete techniques for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and building healthier coping habits.Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify goals, try tools, and adjust methods when needed. That collaborative process helps find the best fit between a person's concerns and the strategies used in session.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by reducing travel time and allowing check-ins during breaks. It can also allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when that suits progress, and it can be paired with homework tools like written exercises or guided breathing to practice between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nathalie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, trauma and grief, plus many related concerns such as parenting strain, body image, and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. Nathalie prioritizes clear communication, practical tools, and pacing that fits each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with three years of practice as an LMFT and experience applying several therapeutic approaches in session.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in California and holds the credential CA LMFT as provided in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the information provided.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.