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Natalia Alas Durán

Therapist(She/Her)
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hey, I'm Natalia, a Latina therapist with 10 years of experience supporting adults who are learning how to live with chronic illness and disabilities, manage caregiving roles, and cope with anxiety, burnout, and trauma. Many of the individuals I work with are used to being the dependable one, even when they’re exhausted or struggling themselves.

My approach to therapy

My style is relational, authentic, nonjudgmental, and direct. I use EMDR, ACT, somatic and holistic therapy, and culturally-affirming care to meet you where you are. Together, we’ll explore not only why you feel the way you do, but also what patterns are keeping you stuck and what you want your life to look like moving forward. I tend to balance emotional processing with strategies for meaningful change, humor, and compassionate accountability. My goal is to ensure that you don't stay feeling stuck.

What you can expect from me

As someone with lived experience with chronic illness and disability, I understand how different aspects of our identities, culture, family roles, and intergenerational experiences can shape how we relate to illness, responsibility, and rest. Therapy with me is a place where your full story is welcome, without judgment or needing to explain yourself. You can expect to leave feeling heard, seen, and validated, with new strategies to help you navigate stress, trauma, or life’s challenges more confidently.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Latinx, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Boston College, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Baylor University
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Massachusetts), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Strength-Based, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish