Business Details
Compassionate Therapy for Life Transitions & Mental Health in Lexington, MA
With over two decades of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, I provide compassionate, client-centered therapy tailored to individual needs. My practice focuses on life transitions, eating disorder recovery, trauma healing, and emotional well-being, utilizing evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT. I specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-worth challenges, and identity shifts while offering specialized care for parents and professionals in the field.My trauma-informed approach prioritizes curiosity, collaboration, and sustainable growth, grounded in psychodynamic and attachment-based theories. As a former clinical training coordinator and senior clinician at CNC360, I bring extensive expertise in HAES-aligned eating disorder treatment and professional supervision. My goal is to create a safe space for self-exploration, resilience-building, and meaningful change through personalized therapeutic partnerships.
Services
Psychotherapy for Life Transitions
Eating Disorder Recovery
Parent Support Counseling
Clinical Supervision
Trauma Recovery Therapy
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of specialized experience in trauma-informed mental health care
- HAES-aligned approach to eating disorder recovery and body acceptance
- Personalized therapy integrating CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic modalities
- Specialized support for parents navigating family mental health challenges
- Collaborative care coordination with dietitians and medical professionals
Services
Psychotherapy for Life Transitions
Specialized therapy for navigating midlife changes, empty nest adjustments, and identity shifts. Utilizes psychodynamic and evidence-based approaches to address anxiety, depression, and emotional growth through major life changes. Focuses on building resilience and self-acceptance during periods of transformation.
Eating Disorder Recovery
Comprehensive support for anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders using trauma-informed, weight-inclusive methods. Combines HAES principles with clinical expertise to address body image concerns and establish sustainable recovery pathways through compassionate, non-judgmental care.
Parent Support Counseling
Therapeutic support for parents managing children's mental health challenges and family transitions. Provides tools for boundary setting, communication strategies, and emotional processing while maintaining focus on individual parental well-being and identity exploration.
Clinical Supervision
Professional development for clinicians and dietitians specializing in eating disorder treatment. Offers case consultation, ethical guidance, and skill-building in trauma-informed care through experienced mentorship and collaborative learning environments.
Trauma Recovery Therapy
Specialized treatment addressing trauma's impact on emotional regulation and nervous system functioning. Integrates evidence-based modalities to process traumatic experiences while fostering safety, empowerment, and sustainable healing through personalized therapeutic approaches.
People
Natalie Gornstein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With 20+ years of experience, Natalie specializes in trauma-informed therapy, eating disorder recovery, and life transition support. She employs evidence-based modalities and HAES principles to foster client growth through collaborative, compassionate care.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
I integrate psychodynamic theory, attachment-based approaches, and evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT tailored to individual client needs and goals.
Do you specialize in eating disorder treatment?
Yes, I have extensive experience with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and OSFED using trauma-informed, HAES-aligned methods prioritizing compassionate recovery.
What insurance do you accept?
Please contact me directly for current insurance information and payment options available for therapy sessions and specialized services.
How can parents get support?
I provide individual therapy for parents navigating child mental health challenges, empty nest transitions, and family relationship adjustments through personalized guidance and practical tools.
Do you offer clinical supervision?
Yes, I provide supervision and consultation for therapists and dietitians seeking professional growth in eating disorder treatment and trauma-informed care.
What are session options?
Contact me to discuss current availability for in-person sessions at my Lexington office and potential telehealth options based on individual circumstances.
