Meet Shadena

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Shadena Natty, LPC, NCC, CAADC

Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a safe, supportive space for individuals and couples to heal, grow, and thrive. I specialize in helping clients navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and relationship concerns.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), EMDRIA-EMDR Certified, and Gottman Method-trained Therapist (Levels 1 & 2), I bring a compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach to therapy. I have received supervision under Dr. Chris Fariello as part of my ongoing work toward AASECT certification, which informs my work with clients exploring sexuality, intimacy, and relational dynamics.

I support clients in developing the tools they need to break free from harmful patterns, improve emotional well-being, and build more fulfilling relationships. Whether you're working through addiction, trauma, or relationship challenges, I offer guidance that is personalized and grounded in proven therapeutic methods.

My areas of focus include:

  • Sex and relationship therapy

  • Communication skill-building

  • Emotional and mental wellness

  • Trauma recovery and healing

  • Substance use and addiction counseling

I am especially committed to supporting individuals with histories of trauma. Through EMDR trauma therapy, I help clients process and move beyond painful experiences, empowering them to create a healthier, more fulfilling future.

I welcome individuals of all genders to engage in open, affirming conversations about sexuality and its complexities in a respectful and supportive environment.

Therapeutic approaches I use include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • EMDR Trauma Therapy

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy

  • Addiction Counseling

Above all, I am committed to walking alongside my clients with empathy, integrity, and respect as they work toward healing and personal growth.

In my spare time, I enjoy watching classic 80’s and 90’s sitcoms and spending quality time traveling with my husband and our two children.

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