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Natalie Wisdom, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Natalie Wisdom, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Brooklyn, New York
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Social Worker

Languages: English

Telephone: 732-838-9529

My Approach to Therapy

Youre tired. Maybe youve been holding everything together for everyone else, but inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Your mind wont slow down. You replay conversations. Old pain shows up when you least expect it. Youre functioning but youre not at peace. If thats where you are, you dont need to be fixed. You need space to breathe, understand whats happening beneath the surface, and begin to feel steady again. When we work together, I help you slow things down. We identify the patterns keeping you stuck and gently unpack the experiences that still feel heavy. I dont believe in just talking about problems. I focus on helping you experience real relief in your daily life. If trauma is part of your story, we may use EMDR to help your brain and nervous system reprocess painful memories so they stop hijacking your present. If anxiety is loud, well build practical tools to quiet the noise and help you feel grounded and in control. Im warm, direct, and culturally responsive. Ill support you, challenge you when needed, and walk alongside you as you build clarity, confidence, and emotional stability. You dont need the perfect words. You just need to show up. Healing is possible and you dont have to do it alone.

My Practice & Services

My practice is rooted in culturally responsive, affirming, and results-driven care. I provide therapy to adults and couples who are ready for meaningful change, not just conversation. Sessions are collaborative, structured, and tailored to your specific needs and goals. In addition to individual therapy, I offer trauma-focused work using EMDR, psychological evaluations (including immigration and custody-related evaluations), and consultation services. My practice also provides supervision and training for clinicians seeking to deepen their clinical skills. Whether youre seeking therapy for personal growth or navigating a high-stakes situation requiring evaluation, you can expect thoughtful, thorough, and compassionate care. My goal is to create a space where you feel supported, challenged, and empowered to build lasting emotional strength.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I am skilled at helping with anxiety that feels constant and exhausting, trauma that still impacts your present, and relationship patterns that keep repeating. I support clients navigating life transitions, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and identity or cultural stress. I also work with individuals healing from unhealthy or toxic relationships. In addition to therapy, I provide psychological evaluations for immigration, custody, and other high-stakes legal matters. Whether you?re seeking personal growth or support through a complex situation, I bring thoughtful, thorough, and culturally responsive care to the work.

My Role as a Therapist

My role is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be honest and supported enough to grow. I?m not here to judge, fix, or lecture you. I?m here to help you understand your patterns, regulate your nervous system, and build practical tools that create real change in your everyday life. At times, I?m a guide, helping you see what may be hard to notice on your own. At times, I?m a steady presence, especially when things feel overwhelming. And when needed, I?m direct and solution-focused, helping you move from insight to action. I believe therapy should feel collaborative, culturally responsive, and empowering. You bring your lived experience. I bring clinical expertise and structure. Together, we create clarity, confidence, and lasting growth.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

ChildrenTeensAdults

Groups I Work With

I work primarily with adults and professionals who are high-functioning yet internally overwhelmed. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, past trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I specialize in supporting Black and Brown individuals, LGBTQ+ clients, and those from immigrant communities who value culturally responsive and affirming care. I also work with individuals involved in custody, immigration, or other high-stakes legal situations requiring psychological evaluations.

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Academic ConcernsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyDepressionFamily ProblemsLGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) IssuesParentingPosttraumatic Stress / Trauma

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Family Systems TherapyMotivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy)Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Industries & Communities

BIPOCEducationEntertainment IndustryFirst Responder/Medical ProfessionalsLGBTQ+Professional SportsSelf-Employed and Freelance ProfessionalsUnion First

Location & Contact

Primary Office

Brooklyn, New York, 11203

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Second Office

982 Dixwell Ave

Hamden, Connecticut, 06514

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