- Addictions support
- LGBTQ issues
- Grief and loss
About Natasha
Dr. Natasha Gintel is a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist 30805) with nine years of clinical work. She works with adults on addictions, LGBTQ concerns, grief and loss, intimacy-related issues, and depression. She also addresses linked problems such as body image, isolation, and communication difficulties.
Natasha focuses on practical conversation and straightforward problem-solving. She listens to each person's situation and adapts how she talks and plans sessions to fit what they need. Sessions look at patterns that maintain distress and try small, doable changes that can reduce day-to-day struggle.
She has experience helping people navigate drug and alcohol addiction, eating and food-related issues, and co-occurring problems. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, guilt and shame, and issues around gender dysphoria and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. Fertility concerns and family-related stress are part of her practice too.
Her work often includes looking at how relationships, communication, and control issues affect mood and intimacy. For people on the autism spectrum she adapts ways of working to fit sensory and social needs. The approach is evidence-informed and focused on measurable steps rather than abstract talk.
Sessions are conducted in English and provided from California. International clients are not currently accepted. Costs vary with location and use a cancellable subscription model; prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online therapy options button.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Dr. Natasha Gintel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear goals and practical change. One common approach is behavioral work that looks at what keeps problems going and tests small, doable changes to daily routines. This method helps with addictions, mood, and habits that interfere with study, work, or relationships.Another approach emphasizes interpersonal and communication strategies to improve closeness and reduce conflict. These techniques focus on how people relate, set boundaries, and handle difficult conversations, which can help with intimacy issues, family stress, and social isolation.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. She collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school or work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discussing how each session will run happens early so appointments fit everyday life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps adults with addictions, LGBTQ issues, grief, intimacy concerns, and depression, plus related issues like body image and loneliness.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her work uses evidence-based techniques and practical conversation to identify patterns and try small, concrete changes that improve everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including addiction and mood issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Psychologist, credential CA Psychologist 30805, and is based in California.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients book sessions with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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