Natalie Eden , LCPC, LPC

Natalie Eden is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She works with individuals struggling with addictions, parenting strain, sleep problems, relationship and family concerns, and challenges like ADHD or compassion fatigue. Natalie brings a calm, direct style and practical tools so people can take steps forward.

She uses straightforward talk therapy that centers the person’s goals and values. Natalie combines client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on existential ideas to help clients find meaning when life feels overwhelming.

Natalie has 13 years of experience, including time in an outpatient behavioral health clinic at a major Chicago hospital and more than a decade in private practice. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Master of Business Administration from James Madison University. Her licenses include LCPC and LPC across state lines.

Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and rebuilding strengths. Natalie often helps people set achievable goals, learn coping skills, and improve communication at work or at home. She encourages clients to use what they already know about themselves as a starting point.

Natalie sees many people who bring concerns related to women’s issues, including parenting stress, caregiver strain, and life-stage transitions. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How Natalie’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows the person’s concerns. It focuses on understanding the client’s perspective and helping them name their priorities and strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, uses structured tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits that reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve sleep. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and build momentum for difficult shifts like addressing addictions or making lifestyle changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Natalie will talk with each person about their goals, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. She works together with clients to test what helps and to develop practical steps they can use between sessions.

Online sessions offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or on a shorter break. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use brief coaching-style touchpoints. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.