Natalie Mickola

My name is Natalie Mickola. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adolescents and adults who live in Oregon. I am only offering Telehealth sessions at this time. I believe building a trusting therapeutic relationship can help people acknowledge and address the parts of their lives that have become barriers to authenticity and connection. As a therapist, my goal is to help you create a life that is fulfilling to you. My first 6+ years of therapy experience was with adolescents with eating disorders. In addition to focusing on relationships with food and body, I've supported people who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and other relational and emotional challenges. I use an eclectic mix of therapy approaches to most appropriately meet the needs of each client. Some of the styles I use include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing techniques, and Relational Cultural Therapy. To me, therapy is about providing a support that others in your life likely cannot. It’s about having a place where you can come, be yourself, and use the space to explore the thoughts/feelings that you may not feel comfortable expressing outside of therapy. Whether your goals are about healing or changing, therapy can be that extra tool to help you figure out how to get there. I value being that person to hold space for you and your emotions. It’s hard enough managing our life stressors day-to-day sometimes, but as you add up the other challenges that are often out of our control (past trauma, systems of oppression, diet culture, social media, societal messaging, imbalances in the brain, etc.), moving forward and making change can feel impossible. I think everyone could benefit from having that extra support, and I’m proud to be that person. You can learn more about me, my approach to therapy, and my services on my website: https://www.truetoyoucounselingllc.com/ I am in the process of getting set up to take insurance, updates to come!