Natalie Shafer, LPC, NCC, MA
Chicago, IL
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I am a licensed professional counselor who supports adults and couples navigating anxiety, relationships, trauma, and life transitions through a relational, psychodynamic, and culturally attuned approach.
My approach to therapy is integrative and grounded in psychodynamic principles, with a focus on how past and present relationships shape our sense of self and our connection to the world around us.
I believe that meaningful growth happens within supportive relationships, and the therapeutic alliance can be a powerful space for self-understanding and change. In our work together, I aim to create a thoughtful and collaborative environment built on empathy, multicultural awareness, kindness, and curiosity. I also incorporate somatic awareness to help clients reconnect with their bodies and deepen their understanding of emotional experience.
Before becoming a counselor, I spent more than two decades working in food and nutrition marketing and advocacy. This experience gives me a unique perspective on the ways career shifts, identity development, and lifestyle changes can affect overall wellbeing.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Professional associations
Education
Northwestern
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$175 - $200Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Nutrition
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Yoga Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- Black
- Trauma Survivors
Location
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- English
Website and social media