Natalie Wakeley

Calm, evidence-informed care for complex emotional concerns

LPC Georgia

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Natalie

Natalie Wakeley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, parenting challenges, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She brings focused attention to issues including attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image, chronic health struggles, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, and other complex emotional concerns. Natalie favors individualized care that blends evidence-informed methods to address both symptoms and underlying patterns.

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside dialectical behavior and mindfulness-infused practices, integrating somatic elements and solution-focused strategies as needed. With six years of clinical experience she aims to help clients identify strengths, learn practical skills, and make changes that improve daily functioning and emotional well-being.

Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person’s goals, emphasizing gradual, sustainable progress rather than quick fixes.

Integrating practical strategies and mindfulness in online care

Natalie commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach often focuses on practical exercises and skill-building for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right combination of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques over time so the plan fits the client’s life and produces manageable steps toward improvement.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access therapy from different locations, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that best supports homework, check-ins, and skill practice between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Natalie commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar and depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting and many related challenges listed in her specialty areas.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice uses an integrative, collaborative style that combines cognitive behavioral techniques with dialectical behavior and mindfulness-informed methods, adding somatic and solution-focused tools when appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with the license listed as GA LPC LPC011137.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English