- Attachment-informed
- Skill-building
- Trauma-aware
About Nathalie
Nathalie Contro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She brings three years of experience as an LMFT and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, addiction, grief, and other life changes. Nathalie meets clients with respect and aims to help them find clearer ways to cope and connect.
She uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building practical skills, and deepening self-understanding. Nathalie often combines attachment-informed ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered listening to support change.
Her style emphasizes collaboration and presence. Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space where they are invited to notice what works and what does not. The process includes learning tools for managing symptoms and making decisions that fit daily life.
Nathalie also draws on Jungian concepts to explore meaning and inner experience. This can include attention to dreams, imagery, and how personal history shapes current behavior. She may introduce breathwork or active imagination when helpful to increase insight.
She works with a broad set of concerns including trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and intimacy-related issues. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are arranged through the site's scheduling tools. To start, readers complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
She uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building practical skills, and deepening self-understanding. Nathalie often combines attachment-informed ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered listening to support change.
Her style emphasizes collaboration and presence. Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space where they are invited to notice what works and what does not. The process includes learning tools for managing symptoms and making decisions that fit daily life.
Nathalie also draws on Jungian concepts to explore meaning and inner experience. This can include attention to dreams, imagery, and how personal history shapes current behavior. She may introduce breathwork or active imagination when helpful to increase insight.
She works with a broad set of concerns including trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and intimacy-related issues. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are arranged through the site's scheduling tools. To start, readers complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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 translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships. Online work using attachment ideas helps people notice how they relate to partners and build safer ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist's listening and presence; online sessions can offer a steady space where someone is heard and guided without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nathalie will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend ways to proceed. This is a collaborative process and can shift as needs change.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or making it possible to meet when energy is limited. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling, session length, and therapeutic focus.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Nathalie help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, trauma, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining listening with practical tools. Sessions focus on building skills, noticing patterns, and supporting clearer decision making.
How long has she been practicing?
She holds three years of experience as an LMFT in California and integrates a range of approaches in her work.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
Nathalie is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.