- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Family of origin
About Natalie
Natalie Quashie is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - practicing in the District of Columbia with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, or struggling with relationship and family concerns. She also supports people coping with low self-esteem and depression.
Natalie focuses on clear, direct conversations about what is bothering someone now. She works with practical steps people can try between sessions. Sessions tend to center on improving communication, identifying patterns that cause distress, and building more reliable daily routines.
Her approach adapts to each person’s needs. She listens for themes such as abandonment, attachment, and family of origin issues, and then looks for concrete ways to change unhelpful patterns. Topics she commonly addresses include blended family problems, caregiving stress, commitment and control issues, and the emotional fallout of divorce and separation.
Natalie also supports work on body image, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness. She helps people sort through adoption or foster care related concerns and the effects these have on relationships and self-image.
Overall she keeps sessions focused and practical. The plan is adjusted as progress is made and new priorities emerge. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach teaches specific strategies for managing anxiety and stress, such as identifying triggers, testing small behavioral experiments, and practicing coping skills in real situations. Another approach looks at relationship and attachment patterns, helping people notice how past experiences shape current communication and then try new interaction habits.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try approaches that fit the client’s goals, and adjust plans based on what is most helpful. Clients and therapist work together to decide which techniques to use and how to pace work between sessions.
Confirm session formats before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that match a work break or other commitments. Some formats require less bandwidth or camera use, which can be useful when a quick check-in is needed. Ask about current session options when you schedule to match logistics with your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related topics like abandonment and attachment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward, practical conversations focused on communication, daily routines, and steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience as a clinician in mental health settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - licensed in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work together?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Session cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.