I’m Natalie Ward, LCSW and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, working with tweens, teens, young adults, and adults in Plattsburgh, NY, and via telehealth in NY, OH, and VT. I support people navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD, and their relationship with food and body image. My approach is relational and person-centered, rooted in mindfulness and self-compassion. There’s no single path — we’ll walk it together
My style blends CBT, DBT, IFS, sandplay, expressive arts, somatic-based work, and intuitive eating principles, tailored to what fits each client rather than a fixed formula. I believe therapy works best as a genuine relationship, not a clinical transaction — so building trust and safety comes first. From there, we draw on whatever tools serve you best, whether that’s talking things through, working with parts of yourself, processing through art or movement, or reconnecting with your body
Our first session is about getting to know each other. I’ll ask about what’s bringing you in and a bit of your history, and there’s space for you to ask me questions too. We’ll start shaping what our work together might look like — at whatever pace feels right for you.
