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Nathalie Contro

Nathalie Contro, LMFT

Therapist in California

Practical skills and thoughtful listening

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  • Skill focused
  • Attachment aware
  • English and Spanish

About Nathalie

Nathalie Contro is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) based in California. She brings three years of documented experience as an LMFT and offers a calm, straightforward style that focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. Nathalie speaks English and Spanish and aims to meet each person where they are.

Her work centers on building practical skills for coping and clearer communication. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing new ways to respond, and developing small routines that reduce stress and improve sleep. She uses tools drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches and attachment-focused work to help people feel steadier day to day.

Nathalie also draws from client-centered ideas to keep sessions focused on the person in the room. That means she listens for what matters to each client and tailors the pace and techniques to their needs. She names what she notices and invites collaboration about next steps.

When concerns go deeper, elements of dialectical behavior strategies and Jungian ideas about meaning and imagery can be added. These are used alongside practical skills so people can both manage symptoms and reflect on longer-term patterns. She also addresses issues such as grief, trauma, addiction, parenting stress, and intimacy-related struggles.

Nathalie emphasizes gentleness and clear goals. People who prefer a mix of skill-building and reflective conversation may find her approach helpful. To begin, clients follow the site's Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How her approaches shape online work



Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early connections affect current trust and closeness. It helps with relationship strain, intimacy challenges, and feeling more secure with others. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building on each person's strengths; the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-discovery and empowerment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage anxiety or low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nathalie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest techniques that fit those aims. Together they decide what to try and adjust the plan based on how things go.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time and allowing check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. It can also allow for quicker access to care when scheduling is tight. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for her practice. Licensed professionals, including therapists, work to match the method and schedule to each person’s needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Nathalie help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, trauma and related concerns such as grief, sleep and eating problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style combines practical skill-building with reflective conversation, focusing on communication, coping strategies, and clearer patterns in relationships.

What experience does she bring?

She holds an LMFT credential and has three years of documented experience as an LMFT working in California.

Where is Nathalie licensed and located?

She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices with that credential in mind.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Nathalie?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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