Natasha Kinto , LCPC, LCMHC

Natasha Jones Kinto (Lumbee) is a licensed counselor who combines clinical training with a commitment to culturally aware care. She holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials, indicating state licensure to practice clinical counseling, and is also a National Board Certified Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate. She completed a Master of Arts in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke in May 2017 and brings seven years of professional experience to individual and group therapy.

Her training includes a fellowship focused on addictions and culturally competent services for underserved communities, and she has worked with college students, young adults, adults, and elders. Natasha draws from Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and she integrates motivational interviewing techniques within a trauma-informed framework to support clients through change. She emphasizes a person-centered approach and applies a biopsychosocialspiritual view of wellness, using practical tools to address patterns of thought, motivation, and behavior.

Known for a holistic therapy style, Natasha aims to help clients build balance and resilience across life roles. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, and life transitions, with an emphasis on collaboration and client strengths.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Natasha Kinto draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client’s goals and values guide the work; this approach helps people who want collaborative, empathetic care and assistance in exploring identity, relationships, and self-esteem. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify practical steps and small, achievable changes that move clients toward specific goals; this method is useful for addressing life transitions, coping challenges, and targeted behavior change. Motivational Interviewing is another tool in her practice, employed to strengthen a person’s own motivation for change and to support work on addictions, ambivalence, and readiness to take action.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Natasha collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care in a way that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy with Natasha can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals from different settings.