Sometimes unexpected things or events happen to us that can make life satisfaction or happiness feel out of our grasp. Things like chronic physical or mental illness, having a disability or being different then what society calls the “norm”, romantic and familial relationships, trauma, abuse, anxiety, or depression can lead you to feel extremely overwhelmed and as if your life is out of control. This may cause you to feel trapped, alone, unsafe, or stuck in a dark chapter of your life that sometimes feels unbearable or unending. I am here to help you turn the page and progress to a new chapter of your story. 

My office is a place for you to talk, sort thoughts, cry, express, strategize, learn, vent, and create without judgment. It is important to have someone in your life that you can trust and comfortably express yourself to. My primary goal is to help clients find wellness and stability while guiding them through difficult life challenges. I work through a client-centered and strengths-based lens, meaning that I focus on each client’s unique circumstance that they may be facing and their personal strengths. I strive to create an individualized plan with therapeutic goals and techniques that my clients can utilize during and after our time together. I also believe that the body and mind go hand in hand and if you are struggling with your physical or mental health one can affect the other. Your concerns are real and valid and deserve to be heard instead of overlooked. I will offer respect, empathy, compassion, openness and courage to you as we work together to reach your goals.

I work with children and adults. I also enjoy helping others with relationships, whether it be with a loved one, parent and child, or friendships. I started my work in the mental health field volunteering for a suicide awareness group in high school where I was able to advocate for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. During my undergraduate experience, I completed a field placement at an OB/GYN unit where I provided medical social work to high-risk pregnant patients of all ages. As a Masters Student I completed an internship at a private practice where I was able to perform therapy with clients and observe other therapy sessions. No matter who you are or what you have experienced, I applaud you for seeking therapy and am happy to work with you.

Natalie Forouzad obtained her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from East Carolina University and her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is trained in EMDR and provides in-person and virtual therapy in North Carolina.