Individual Therapy

telehealth in California, New York, florida, virginia & Michigan

 

I am an emotionally focused and somatic therapist specializing in Eft, trauma, anxiety disorders and addiction

Individual therapy is about more than reducing symptoms. It is about understanding yourself more deeply, healing the experiences that have shaped you, and developing healthier ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world around you

All therapy occurs in the context of the therapeutic relationship and effective therapy involves a collaborative, respectful, and well-attuned client-therapist relationship. My goal is to create an environment that helps you connect with yourself and your goals for your life.

Areas of Specialized Practice:

Trauma & Attachment

  • Developmental trauma

  • PTSD

  • Attachment wounds

  • Adoption

  • Emotional neglect

Addiction & Recovery

  • Addiction recovery

  • Adult children of addiction

  • Recovery after residential treatment

  • Family recovery

  • Relapse-related family stress

Complex Mental Health Systems

  • Navigating intensive treatment

  • Psychiatric hospitalization

  • Residential programs

  • Coordinating multidisciplinary care

Chronic Stress & Health

  • Anxiety

  • Nervous system dysregulation

  • Chronic illness

  • Autoimmune disorders

Dr. Natalie Zaragoza, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Designated Approved Supervisor, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

Clinical Fellow, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

Clients tell me I am especially helpful in guiding them toward understanding themselves, their most meaningful needs, and in helping them learn how to have healthy and connected relationships.

Institutional trauma recovery

Many individuals seek therapy after experiences in residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, wilderness programs, psychiatric hospitalization, or substance use treatment. While these programs can provide important stabilization, they often leave lasting emotional, relational, and identity-related questions that continue long after discharge.

I specialize in helping individuals process these experiences, rebuild trust in themselves and others, navigate family relationships, and integrate what happened into a more coherent life story.

 

individual psychotherapy
45 minutes | $230 per session

initial evaluation session
60 minutes | $250 per session

sliding scale available on a limited basis
 

We’re a good fit if you…

✔ You have spent years taking care of everyone else and aren't sure how to care for yourself.

✔ You grew up in a family affected by addiction, trauma, or emotional instability.

✔ struggle with feeling connected and secure in your relationships

✔ Want to begin or continue your trauma recovery at a deep, emotional and body-based level

✔ struggle with anxious thoughts and feeling like you are stuck on “fight or flight”

✔ You have been through intensive treatment and are looking for therapy that understands the complexity of that experience.

✔ You want to better understand yourself—not simply feel better.

 
 

What It's Like to Work Together

My style is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I balance emotional depth with practical guidance, helping clients better understand themselves while creating meaningful and lasting change. I believe therapy works best when clients feel respected, understood, and actively involved in the process.

 
 

My therapeutic approach:

* Person-centered

* Attachment focused

* Trauma informed and specialized

* Somatic and experiential (“bottom up”)

* Psychodynamic and relational

 

specialized Trauma Recovery

As a trauma specialist, I work with a range of trauma issues including complex trauma, attachment wounds and post-traumatic stress disorder. My specialty trauma training is through the Somatic Experiencing Institute (SETI). My trauma work is comprehensive and focuses on healing the nervous system, improving resilience, and integrating mind, body, and emotions.

Truly holistic care

I have guided clients from crisis stabilization to recovery and thriving. For eight years, I functioned as part of an integrated care team, working in settings such as psychiatric outpatient clinics, residential/acute care, and intensive outpatient programs creating a deep understanding of the multiple dimensions that are often involved to improve mental health. I use this experience to effectively collaborate on a holistic treatment plan for my clients. It is common for my work to include collaboration with dietitians, psychiatrists and other physicians, naturopaths, coaches, testing psychologists and other wellness professionals.

 

Typically, individual sessions are held on a weekly basis but can vary on frequency based on an individual's treatment plan. I will discuss session frequency during your first visit.

Ready to book an appointment?

GET IN TOUCH