Natalie Menendez

Natalie Menendez accepts Aetna, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross, and Centivo. 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 Menendez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Natalie is licensed to practice in New Jersey, so clients located in New Jersey can book sessions. Natalie’s New Jersey license number is 37PC00646600, 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 Menendez has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Natalie’s education and training include MS - Mental Health Counseling, Monmouth University. Over that time, Natalie has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Natalie is part of that group.

Natalie Menendez works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, and Family Therapy, among other areas. These are the areas where Natalie spends most of their clinical time. Natalie also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. 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 Menendez draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Natalie’s style is affirming, direct, empowering, engaging, and warm. In Natalie’s words: “My insight into the mental health system enhances my ability to guide clients with empathy, professionalism, and genuine care.”

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

Natalie Menendez offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Natalie is licensed in New Jersey, and you need to be located in that state 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 Menendez 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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