LMFT

Nathalie Contro , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Nathalie

Nathalie Contro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who works with individuals, couples, and families to address a broad range of emotional and relational challenges. She blends evidence-informed psychotherapeutic methods with experiential tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and relationship difficulties. Her practice also supports clients facing issues around eating and sleeping, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.

Contro meets each person where they are, offering nonjudgmental presence and collaborative care that emphasizes insight, self-efficacy, and practical coping skills. Her approach integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Jungian perspectives to tailor treatment to individual needs. She also uses movement, active imagination, dream work, and breathwork when appropriate to deepen awareness and promote balance and integration.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Contro works with clients to develop communication tools, rebuild intimacy, and create sustainable strategies for healthier relationships and more purposeful living. As an LMFT she focuses on strengthening relationships and internal resources so clients can pursue a more centered and authentic life.

Attachment and CBT-Informed Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people explore how early connections shape current relationship patterns and emotional responses - it is useful for addressing intimacy concerns, abandonment, attachment issues, and relational conflict. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth - it supports self-esteem, life transitions, and the development of personal insight by creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is effective for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges.

Nathalie Contro approaches finding the right method as a collaborative process. She works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques from different approaches to form a tailored plan. Together they decide which strategies feel most helpful and practical for the client’s circumstances.

Online therapy allows licensed professionals to offer flexible care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access regular support from wherever the client is located in California. The variety of formats also lets clients choose the way of communicating that feels most comfortable and effective for their work in therapy.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Nathalie Contro have?

Nathalie Contro has 3 years of experience.

Is Nathalie Contro a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: CA LMFT 131775.

In which languages does Nathalie Contro provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Nathalie Contro located?

Nathalie Contro is located in California.

How can I work with Nathalie Contro as my therapist?

You can work with Nathalie Contro through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nathalie Contro work with international clients?

No. Nathalie Contro does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nathalie Contro cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish

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