Natasha A Varela

One of the many things I enjoy about working with clients is being able to work with people across the lifespan and in various modalities. The ability to provide individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults; family therapy; and couples therapy, gives me the opportunity to work in collaboration with clients on a range of issues, needs, and goals. Ideally, clients are seeking therapy to work on something and are able to identify their hopes for therapy. In times where a loved one is seeking therapy for their child, spouse, parent, etc; I do seek to ensure that whomever participates in treatment is a willing participant. The treatment approach I tend to lean towards includes building a trusting therapeutic alliance; providing psycho-education; utilizing CBT and Solution Focused techniques and tools; incorporating mindfulness-based practices (including Yoga, if a client is interested); reflection; building self-esteem and communication skills; and a strengths-based approach. In therapy I provide a supportive and welcoming environment, and invite clients to move through the therapeutic process at a pace that is ideal for them. I tend to focus on clients strengths, while also identifying areas for growth. I seek to work collaboratively with clients; and encourage you to contact me, if you are interested in learning more.