About Natalie
Natalie McQuinn helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma, depression, mood instability, and relationship or family challenges. She is Natalie McQuinn, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 13 years of experience. She acknowledges how hard it can be to reach out and starts by meeting people where they are.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on.
How Natalie works
Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that make daily life easier. Natalie draws from a range of therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. She mixes tools to fit the situation rather than using one fixed method.
Common topics she supports include grief, self-esteem, eating concerns, anger, career stress, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. She also addresses issues related to adoption and foster care, aging, substance use, gender dysphoria, and multicultural concerns. In sessions, expect clear goals, skill-building, and time to reflect on meaning and values.
Natalie helps people set practical steps between meetings and checks progress regularly. The work is paced to each person's needs and life demands.
Natalie lists 11 ways of working on the entry:
What Natalie works with
The areas below are the ones Natalie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Co-morbidity
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Missouri |
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Online support options
How Natalie’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions toward them. It helps when anxiety, avoidance, or low motivation get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and can find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Natalie collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in as progress unfolds and adjusts the mix of tools when needed so therapy stays relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to connect. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit consistent sessions into real life and to keep practicing between meetings.
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