natalia velandia (she/her/ella)

Accepting Clients

Latinx therapist specializing in relational and intergenerational trauma. Helping people feel more emotionally regulated & worthy.

Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Special Interests and Training working with: - PTSD/Trauma - Domestic Violence - Sexual Abuse - Racial trauma - Assimilation Stress - Breakups/ Separation/ Divorce - BIPOC Millennials

My Background and Approach

Our emotional pain grows in silence. It grows when we push down our negative life experiences, hoping that if they are put to the side, they won’t impact us. This coping mechanism works until it doesn’t; our wounded parts want to be seen and validated, not ignored. This first step of seeking therapy is the beginning of validating your whole self. All emotional pain is experienced differently, which means healing will look different for everyone as well. This is why my approach is integrative, incorporating different trauma-informed therapeutic modalities to be able to meet the different goals and needs of each individual. Incorporating from cognitive-behavioral, EMDr, mindfulness and inner parts work.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I work collaboratively with individuals in finding what is most effective for them. If you choose to work with me you can expect me to be warm, authentic and accepting of all identities. I strive to provide a culturally-affirming and compassionate space where trust can be built for a genuine connection to be established. Together, we will explore how the adversity you endured impacted your core beliefs, behaviors and emotional responses.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Abuse Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Optum
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $100 - 175/session

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