- Practical behavior change
- Relationship work
- Mindfulness informed
About Natalie
Natalie Dukes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 25 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life changes. She works with individuals who are navigating grief, addiction, mood swings, parenting challenges, and questions about identity and intimacy. Natalie speaks English and practices in Florida as an LMHC.
She focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that shape how people cope. Sessions often look at thought patterns, daily routines, and small behavior changes that can reduce worry and improve mood. Natalie uses straightforward questions and practical exercises so people leave with clear next steps they can try between meetings.
Her clinical background blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused approaches. Natalie draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help clients build awareness, strengthen relationships, and set achievable goals. She adapts methods to each person rather than relying on a single technique.
Over her career she has helped people process trauma, navigate family and relationship tensions, and work through issues such as anger, ADHD, and eating concerns. She also addresses work stress, caregiver strain, and challenges tied to adoption and attachment.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. This helps Natalie learn the presenting concerns and match the approach to the person’s goals before the first session.
She focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that shape how people cope. Sessions often look at thought patterns, daily routines, and small behavior changes that can reduce worry and improve mood. Natalie uses straightforward questions and practical exercises so people leave with clear next steps they can try between meetings.
Her clinical background blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused approaches. Natalie draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help clients build awareness, strengthen relationships, and set achievable goals. She adapts methods to each person rather than relying on a single technique.
Over her career she has helped people process trauma, navigate family and relationship tensions, and work through issues such as anger, ADHD, and eating concerns. She also addresses work stress, caregiver strain, and challenges tied to adoption and attachment.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. This helps Natalie learn the presenting concerns and match the approach to the person’s goals before the first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How Natalie’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a supportive relationship. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what they say, and helps them name goals and next steps. This helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship confusion, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and habits that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises and experiments people can try between meetings to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful behavior. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on how emotions show up in close relationships and helps people express and respond to feelings more clearly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Natalie collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, comfort level, and day-to-day life. She reviews progress and adjusts techniques as needed rather than sticking to one model.
Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, because it removes travel time and can allow for shorter check-ins or more flexible timing. Different approaches lend themselves to different pacing - for example CBT often includes homework between sessions while client-centered work may move at a slower conversational pace. Licensed professionals aim to help clients use therapy in ways that fit their routines and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Natalie commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, and relationship strain. Other focuses include ADHD, parenting, body image, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Natalie uses a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration. She mixes practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused work to change thoughts and habits.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and backgrounds. That experience informs a flexible approach tailored to each person.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida. These are the only credentials listed for her profile.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.