Meet your therapist

Hello!

I’m Natalie VandenBos

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

⭐ About Natalie

I work as a full-time therapist here at Manatee with children, adolescents, and families. I use a strengths- and empathy-based approach to assist families and individuals in meeting their specific goals to reach their fullest potential. I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

🙂 Style

  • Strengths-based, Empathetic, Genuine.

👍 Fun facts about Natalie

  • Childhood hobby that became a lifelong passion 🚲
    Bike-riding

  • Favorite hobbies/activities 🧁
    Baking

  • A surprising fact 😮
    I have a black belt in taekwondo!

📚 Specialities

  • Adjustment, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce / Transition, Grief + Loss, Identity Development, Learning Disabilities, OCD, School Issues, Separation Anxiety, Sibling Conflict, Social Skills Training.

👥 Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Solution Focused

  • Strength-Based Therapy

🤝 Works with

  • Ages 5-17+ and parents.

🎓 Credentials

  • Available in IL.

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work from Aurora University.