Natasha Maritim , LICSW

Natasha Maritim is a licensed practitioner in the District of Columbia with three years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. As a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - she combines clinical training with a strengths-focused perspective to help clients identify resources within their own lives and build practical strategies for change.

She approaches therapy from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story, and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address current challenges. Seeking out therapy is framed as a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life, and she emphasizes collaboration, validation, and skill-building as part of the work.

Natasha aims to empower clients as they pursue clearer goals and healthier coping patterns. Her practice centers on meeting people where they are, offering steady support while helping to translate insight into actionable steps that promote well-being and sustained progress.

Practical approaches and online care

Natasha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing symptoms. CBT typically involves setting clear goals, experimenting with new behaviors, and learning tools to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Natasha works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She listens to a client’s priorities, discusses options, and adjusts techniques so that interventions match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied circumstances. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions provide an accessible alternative, and live chat or text-based messaging can support ongoing check-ins and skill practice between sessions. These options help make consistent care more manageable for people balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.