Therapist profile
Nathalie Contro, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 131775
- NPI1124234208
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Attachment-based methods
- CBT and DBT skills
- English and Spanish
About Nathalie
Nathalie Contro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with three years of practice under that credential. She works with adults around stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, depression, trauma and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She approaches therapy with a focus on improving coping, communication, and connection in everyday life.
Nathalie aims to help people develop practical tools for handling conflict and strong emotions. She emphasizes better ways of communicating needs and resolving disagreements. Work in sessions includes building skills to manage stress, improve sleep and eating patterns, and address substance use concerns when they arise.
Her background combines several therapy traditions. Nathalie uses elements from attachment-based approaches, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, and dialectical behavior strategies. She also draws on Jungian ideas like dream work and active imagination when that fits a client’s goals.
In practice she focuses on clear, actionable steps rather than abstract theory. That can mean learning concrete coping techniques, practicing a different way to bring up a difficult topic, or trying short behavioral experiments between sessions. She also incorporates breathwork and movement when appropriate to support self-regulation.
People who come for help with anger, intimacy issues, bipolar mood concerns, or parenting strain will find an approach grounded in problem-solving and relational understanding. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session to lay out priorities and next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches work for online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. It looks at how early bonds shape how people respond to conflict and closeness, and it can help with anger that shows up inside partnerships or family roles.Client-Centered Therapy centers on a person’s own goals and perspective. The therapist listens and reflects so the client can clarify needs, practice different ways of asking for support, and make changes at their own pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replaces them with practical strategies. It is useful for managing anxiety, mood swings, and reactivity linked to anger.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Nathalie will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and everyday life. The approach can be adjusted as new issues or priorities emerge.
The original biography did not specify which online session formats are offered. Before booking, confirm the current session options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so therapy feels more manageable alongside work and family obligations.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She blends attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavior techniques with Jungian methods when helpful. The focus is on practical tools for coping and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have?
She holds an LMFT credential and has three years of experience under that license in California.
Where is she licensed and what languages are supported?
She is a California LMFT and offers sessions in English and Spanish.
Can I see her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are available for people located where California licensure applies.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.