- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Natalie
Natalie Branda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of practice. She works with adults on concerns like stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and relationship and intimacy issues. Natalie also supports people coping with trauma, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and questions about identity and self-worth.
Her approach centers on treating the person rather than a label. She uses a person-centered stance to help people identify their goals and to guide how sessions proceed. Natalie mixes practical strategies with mindfulness and skills training so clients can manage strong emotions and reduce impulsive reactions.
Sessions include straightforward psychoeducation and skill coaching. Natalie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change thought patterns that feed anger and anxiety. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness.
Her style is collaborative and often direct, with moments of lightness when appropriate. Intake includes a brief background review and consent paperwork, plus a check on medical and trauma history so treatment focuses on relevant issues. Identification is required before beginning treatment.
Communication is handled during set weekday windows, and Natalie does not work on weekends. She does not facilitate family or marriage therapy. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes working from the client's own priorities. The therapist listens, helps clarify goals, and follows the client's lead while offering suggestions and reflections. This approach helps when someone wants practical help sorting stressful relationships or work frustration.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety going. Sessions include concrete exercises to reframe thinking, test assumptions, and build alternative behaviors that lower reactivity.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are useful for managing sudden spikes of anger, reducing impulsive actions, and improving communication.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust plans collaboratively based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which skills to practice between sessions.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as they are not specified here. In general, online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and give more choice about audio or video participation. Ask about session timing and the steps required to begin so therapy fits into daily life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on anger, stress, impulsivity, resentment, and related issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative. She combines practical skills, clear teaching, and occasional lightness to help people manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adult clients on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Scheduling starts by using the online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire.
What should I expect when getting started?
Begin by selecting the online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. Intake includes signing a consent form and providing ID and basic background information.