Nathalie Contro , LMFT

Nathalie Contro practices as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and supports individuals, couples, and families in finding clearer, more effective ways to cope and connect. She emphasizes collaboration and unconditional positive regard, meeting each person where they are and helping them develop practical tools and deeper insight to live and relate more authentically. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach blends relational and evidence-informed methods such as attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, and Jungian perspectives to support growth and integration. Nathalie also draws on experiential practices mentioned in her training, including movement, breathwork, dreams work, and active imagination to increase insight and foster balance. She creates a present, empathetic space where exploration of behavior and emotion can reveal pathways toward healing and self-actualization. By tailoring interventions to the individual or family system, she supports clients in strengthening coping skills, improving communication, and restoring connection across many areas of life.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people understand how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. In online sessions this approach can illuminate how attachment needs show up in partnerships and family dynamics and guide steps toward more secure relating.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting a person's own capacity for growth. Through a respectful, nonjudgmental stance, therapists collaborate with clients to explore goals, values, and strengths, which can be especially effective in remote conversations that center the client’s experience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT translates readily to online formats through structured skill-building, homework, and short-term plans that address anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nathalie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy unfolds in consultation with the client. Licensed professionals will partner with clients to find the best path forward.

Online therapy provides flexibility and accessibility by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow people to engage in care from home or while managing busy schedules, making it easier to maintain continuity of support and apply new skills between sessions.