- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Natalie
Natalie Dukes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and other issues such as anger, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. Her practice also covers intimacy-related concerns, eating and body image struggles, parenting and self-esteem, and challenges like ADHD and bipolar disorder.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered approaches and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on naming and processing strong emotions, spotting unhelpful interaction patterns, and building more secure ways of responding in relationships. Natalie combines talk-based work with practical steps clients can try between sessions.
Her background spans a wide range of concerns and life stages. She has worked with people affected by abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment problems, blended family dynamics, codependency and communication difficulties. She also addresses caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, dissociation, and the emotional fallout of disasters.
Natalie draws from narrative methods and motivational interviewing to help people reframe difficult stories and find motivation for change. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with anxiety and emotion regulation. She aims to match tools to each person’s needs rather than use a single method for everyone.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the LMHC scope for practice in Florida. Prospective clients who want to begin with a short questionnaire and schedule a first session can use the See online therapy options button to start the process.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people and partners put words to strong feelings and understand how those feelings shape their responses. It is often used when relationship patterns and attachment worries are central. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead so they can clarify values and goals; it is helpful for people who need a steady, accepting space to sort things out. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes, which can help with anxiety, mood, and practical coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Natalie will discuss goals, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clearer. That makes therapy a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all package.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to schedule sessions around work or family responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt EFT, client-centered listening, and CBT techniques to an online setting to keep the focus on emotions, patterns and practical tools.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Natalie works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, plus depression, addictions, trauma and grief. She also supports people with intimacy, parenting, self-esteem and ADHD-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy together with client-centered therapy and CBT to help name emotions, shift interaction patterns, and develop practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices under that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment or cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.