ABOUT NATALIE
Not every part of you needs fixing.
You are more than your anxiety, your intrusive thoughts, your self-doubt, or the stories you've learned to carry. Therapy isn't about changing who you are- it's about understanding yourself with greater compassion, making space for every part of your experience, and creating a life that feels more like your own.
THERE'S A REASON YOU'RE HERE
Maybe you've spent years trying to manage everything on your own.
Maybe you've become really good at surviving. Really good at carrying too much. Really good at putting yourself last.
And maybe you're tired.
Therapy isn't about becoming a different person. It's about making room for the one who's been buried underneath anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, or years of trying to fit into spaces that weren't built for you.
That's the work I love.
MY STYLE
What working together actually feels like.
Curious Before Conclusions
I don't believe in rushing toward answers. We'll slow down to understand.
Collaborative
I'm not here to tell you who to become. We'll build something together in a way that actually fits your life.
Affirming
Your identity, relationships, and values don't need to be explained before they're respected.
Practical
Insight matters- but so do tools. Our work will be thoughtful, evidence-based, and grounded in everyday life.
A FEW THINGS THAT MATTER TO ME
Trauma-informed therapy
Evidence-based care
Curiosity over judgment
Relationships built on authenticity
Natalie Thomson, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois & Virginia
ACCEPTING
BCBS
Aetna
Sentara (Virginia)
Virtual Therapy
Providing secure online therapy for adults and teens throughout Illinois and Virginia.
You don't have to become less yourself to feel better.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, OCD, questions about identity, or the complexities of your relationships, healing begins when you no longer feel the need to edit yourself. Therapy is a place to show up honestly, be met with compassion, and discover that every part of your story belongs here.