Natalia Gonzales, LMHC, CTIR/LSRT
(She/Her/Hers)
Preferred Name: Natalia
About Me
You’ve been holding it together for everyone else, but inside, you’re exhausted, anxious, and stuck in patterns that feel impossible to break.
EMDR Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, and Deep Healing
You've had a hard time finding the space to slow down, feel, or even ask for help, but something in you knows that right now, it's time to heal. You do not have to carry this heavy weight alone.
For the past 14 years, I have helped individuals—including those from Latinx and multicultural communities—find their way through deep-rooted trauma, stress, and old wounds back to enjoying life. If you are tired of feeling stuck and want therapy that is gentle but effective, curious instead of clinical, and focused on your whole self rather than just your symptoms, I would be honored to walk this path with you.
My Approach to Your Healing:
My approach is deeply person-centered and trauma-informed, which means it’s all about you—your pace, your voice, your experience. Using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), we will work together to target the root causes of your pain, gently processing the memories and stressors that are holding you back.
I don’t see you as broken; I see you as whole. I show up genuine and fully present because therapy should be a space where you can be your true self, with zero judgment and no pressure. I use the very same healing tools in my own life that I bring to our sessions because I believe in them deeply. This work isn’t just what I do; it’s how I live.
What to Expect in Our First Session:
In our first session, we will go at your pace and gently explore what is bringing you in. There is absolutely no pressure to have it all figured out before we begin.
My immediate goal is for you to feel safe, accepted, and truly understood. We’ll talk about what matters most to you, how EMDR can help, and come up with a personalized plan that feels right for where you are and where you want to go.
Ready to Break Free?
If you are done carrying the past and ready to reconnect with your own clarity and power, true transformation is possible. Contact me today to start your healing journey
Education & Experience
Education:
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Licensure and Certifications:
- Florida Licensed Psychotherapist
- EMDR Certification
- Certified Traumatic Incident Reduction Facilitator &Trainer
- Certified Life Stress Reduction Facilitator &Trainer
- CRISIS Facilitator & Trainer
- Ability Enhancement Facilitator
- Life Coaching Schema Facilitator
- Domestic Violence Services Certification
Clinical Background & Expertise
- 14+ Years of Clinical Experience:
Extensive background across private practice, outpatient clinics, and domestic violence shelters as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor.
- Specialized Trauma Recovery:
Dedicated to helping high-functioning adults navigate and heal from complex trauma, single-event trauma, narcissistic abuse, anxiety, and profound life transitions.
- Integrative, Bilingual Care:
Offering comprehensive therapy in English and Spanish, utilizing a tailored blend of EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
- Strength-Based Empowerment:
Focused on building resilience, enhancing emotional regulation, and fostering deep personal growth and capability beyond just symptom management.
- Commitment to Clinical Excellence:
Continuously engaged in advanced training and evidence-based research to bring the most effective, up-to-date healing modalities directly to our sessions.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDRIA
Applied Metapsychology International
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Moral Injury
- Performance Enhancement
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- Seniors
Language
- English
- Spanish
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Medicare
- UnitedHealth
Aetna, Aetna – Medicare, Ambetter, Amerihealth Administrators, Amerihealth – Medicare, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Virtual Network), Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Devoted Health, EAP: UAW UMass Benefits, Florida Blue / Florida Blue Cross Blue Shield, Florida Blue Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey (Virtual Network), Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania (Virtual Network), Medicare, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Providence Health, Quest Behavioral Health, UnitedHealthcare (Optum), UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage