Natalie McQuinn, LPC - Therapist in Missouri

About Natalie

Natalie McQuinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC in Missouri with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and related concerns common in early adulthood.

Natalie frames clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear strategies rather than technical jargon. She encourages small, manageable changes that fit into daily life.

Her approach blends several methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports clarifying values and taking action that matters. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

Natalie aims to collaborate with each person to shape a plan that matches their goals. She listens for what’s working and adjusts methods when needed. Progress is tracked with straightforward tools and check-ins so the work stays focused.

Clients typically bring concerns about relationships, identity, career direction, and handling life transitions. Natalie also addresses grief, body image, ADHD, substance issues, and multicultural concerns. She is available to discuss how her style fits someone’s current situation before scheduling a session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck when making life choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for regulating strong emotions and handling conflict more effectively.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Natalie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change and progress is reviewed together.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around school, work, or commuting. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or for a session without video if bandwidth is an issue. Talk with Natalie during the matching process about how to structure sessions to match a daily routine and practical constraints.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBody imageCo-morbidityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Life purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexuality Women's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and related issues such as relationship strain, grief, body image, and life transitions.

How does her therapeutic style feel in a session?

Sessions focus on practical strategies and skill building using straightforward language. Natalie treats the client as the expert on their life and collaborates on steps forward.

How much experience does she have?

Natalie has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, addiction, and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the LPC credential, listed as MO LPC, and practices in Missouri.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I get started if I want to schedule a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.