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Natalie Santos

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

12 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In New Jersey
+ 1 other state
Accepting 5 Insurance providers

Meet Natalie

I am a psychotherapist with a passion for supporting people through difficult transitions in their lives. This can come in a variety of forms whether it be adjusting to a new job, becoming a first-time parent, being diagnosed with a serious illness, as well as a range of other things. Having worked in a hospital setting for many years, I have special expertise not only with chronic illness and also changing relationships. My goal is to help you gain a better understanding of your feelings, mood, and behaviors throughout these transitions, and in turn, help you to better manage and cope. Therapy can also be a place to explore strategies for regaining control and moving forward. Because I have worked with individuals at all life stages, I have been able to develop a practice that tailors to each person's wishes and needs. I combine many therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Strengths-Based, and meaning-centered work to ensure the right fit for each person. I greatly look forward to our work together.

My goal is to help you gain a better understanding of your feelings, mood, and behaviors throughout these transitions, and in turn, help you to better manage and cope.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Casual
  • Exploratory
  • Humorous

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents

Approach

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strengths-Based

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New Jersey and New York residents

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Session Details

Practices in

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Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Natalie Santos accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Prime Health, Centivo, and Independence Blue Cross. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New Jersey are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Natalie Santos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Natalie is licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Natalie’s New Jersey license number is 44SC05743400, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Natalie Santos has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Natalie’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, NYU. Over that time, Natalie has worked closely with Geriatric clients and Parents. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Natalie is part of that group.

Natalie Santos works with Geriatric clients and Parents and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Natalie spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Natalie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Natalie Santos draws on Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Natalie’s style is affirming, authentic, casual, exploratory, and humorous. In Natalie’s words: “My goal is to help you gain a better understanding of your feelings, mood, and behaviors throughout these transitions, and in turn, help you to better manage and cope.”

Natalie Santos (she/her) offers therapy in English.

Natalie Santos offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Natalie is licensed in New Jersey and New York, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Natalie Santos is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Natalie will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Natalie’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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