Natalia Villa Hernandez, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist  in Rhode Island

Natalia Villa Hernandez (She/her)

PsyD
Accepting Clients

Psychologist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and relationships. I offer an affirming, culturally responsive space for healing.

Clinical Psychologist in Rhode Island

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family

About My Clients

You may notice patterns in relationships, emotions, or coping that feel difficult to understand or change. Often these patterns are shaped by past experiences, including trauma or attachment wounds. You may experience anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or disconnection from yourself or others, or be navigating identity questions, cultural experiences, or life transitions. Therapy can offer a supportive and affirming space to understand these patterns, reduce anxiety, and build healthier relationships

My Background and Approach

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and relational work. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed and grounded in attachment and relational perspectives, helping clients understand how past experiences may shape present patterns in emotions, relationships, and self-understanding. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns they want to change, and our work together focuses on building insight, self-compassion, and greater emotional flexibility. I integrate evidence-based therapies with parts and inner child work to help clients understand patterns, process difficult experiences, and move toward healing. I strive to create a supportive and affirming space that honors diverse identities, cultures, and life experiences. In addition to my clinical practice, I am a clinical associate professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. I also work with individuals, couples, and veterans navigating trauma, life challenges.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe healing happens in spaces where people feel safe, respected, and treated with dignity. I value curiosity, compassion, and deep listening, and I strive to create a therapy space where all identities, cultures, and life experiences are welcomed and honored. As someone from a multicultural background, I deeply value diversity and the many ways people make meaning of their experiences. I am passionate about creating affirming spaces for individuals from different cultural backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ communities. In addition to my clinical work, I teach and supervise clinicians in training. My research focuses on culturally responsive supervision and preparing clinicians to provide care that honors the dignity and identities of the people they serve.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Relational Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $110 - 180/session

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