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Natalie Stainback , LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Natalie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Natalie. View 37 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina

Recent reviews

It’s been Great working with Natalie the past 3 -4 years , she really takes the time to listen to me and help formulate solutions to any challenges I may have.

Reviewed July 2022

She’s very professional but personable and I’ve had a few counselors/therapists over the past few years and worked with a couple in the military as a medic, but I feel like I get a lot accomplished with therapy and I feel a lot better about myself after getting to know her and her learning about my life and self. Thanks for the easy connection, she was my first BetterHelp Counselor

Reviewed June 2021

More about Natalie

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me! My name is Natalie and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist in North Carolina. I have 9 years of experience working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse concerns. I have worked in a variety of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, school settings, outpatient therapy, in-home therapy, and addictions to include individuals using medication assisted treatment. I use evidenced based treatment; such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. I remain involved in ongoing training to serve the needs of the individuals I work with. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy working with others who have concerns with anxiety, anger management, self-esteem, family conflict, relationship concerns, depression, concerns with sleep, addictions, and trauma. I also have experience working with Veterans. I am open minded and nonjudgmental. I learn from everyone I work with. I enjoy meeting new people and challenging others to work towards being their best self. I am hopeful I can assist you with achieving your goals, so you can better manage your current stressors.

I believe one of the most important elements to seeking a therapist is ensuring they are a good fit. If you cannot talk to someone about your concerns, how can it work? My style as a therapist is person centered and interactive. I try to get to know you and your goals, then work in a partnership with you to attain them. I think it is important to develop a plan together and adjust it accordingly as we move along. I am adaptive to you and your specific needs. I enjoy challenging you to try new things! I believe you will find me easy to talk to. I am casual in my style, but determined and focused when it comes to our work together! I do not judge or discriminate. I invite diversity in my practice. I am excited to work with you regardless of your gender identity, sexual orientation, lifestyle choices, religion, cultural background or race.

My dedication to the field of mental health and substance use is driven by my personal experiences. I recognize the stigma of mental health and substance use concerns. I see firsthand the daily challenges others have coping with their concerns. I am very passionate about my work. I think counseling is an awesome way to learn and explore new skills to assist in the growing process. I truly believe the more we learn, the more confident and secure we feel about ourselves. I believe there are no "one size fits all" treatments. Growth is a process and takes time, but I believe together we can learn from one another and feel good regarding the progress. I would love the opportunity to assist you! Thanks again for taking the time to get to know me!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Anger management Self esteem Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Licenses

  • LCSW · North Carolina · C010365 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Natalie Stainback

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

37 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Caring Comfortable Listens Supportive Wonderful Attentive Easy Grateful

It’s been Great working with Natalie the past 3 -4 years , she really takes the time to listen to me and help formulate solutions to any challenges I may have.

Reviewed July 2022

She’s very professional but personable and I’ve had a few counselors/therapists over the past few years and worked with a couple in the military as a medic, but I feel like I get a lot accomplished with therapy and I feel a lot better about myself after getting to know her and her learning about my life and self. Thanks for the easy connection, she was my first BetterHelp Counselor

Reviewed June 2021

Natalie is a great listener , she has been a major help to the re building of myself . Helps me navigate issues very Efficiently.

Reviewed June 2021

She's great!

Reviewed May 2021

Natalie is a very natural and attentive counselor who understands what’s important to me. She makes me feel safe and I always look forward to our sessions. Being able to reach out to her when I feel the pressure mounting, and being able to count on her timely, helpful responses, is invaluable to me. I have grown a lot since we started talking.

Reviewed May 2021

She is so supportive! She listens and helps me work through stuff. She also gives me things to work on to keep me in the present.

Reviewed April 2021

Very helpful in talking though things and respectful of my concerns big and small.

Reviewed February 2021

Natalie is a great Therapist, always checks in, great listener!

Reviewed December 2020

I love the match the BetterHelp placed for me with a counselor. Not only does she have a background in the work I’ve been doing mostly in my life she also has experience working with other people that have worked in my like of work. That means a lot to me because sometimes it doesn’t correlate to some people and counselors what the lifestyle of my job has been like etc . But she also is very personable and doesn’t seem to be pushy or interrupt or even judgmental in any way. I’ve met a couple good counselors before but I’ve never truly felt clicked immediately.

Reviewed December 2020

Natalie was very helpful and personable in understanding and keeping up with what I would talk about in each session. She had a fresh perspective I needed. I especially appreciated her sharing her own experiences with me which made me trust her.

Reviewed December 2020

Natalie Stainback is a real asset to the counseling profession. Not only is she knowledgable, understanding, and helpful but I really feel like she cares, she does an outstanding job of getting to the heart of the matter and approaching things from a human perspective. I am grateful for being able to discuss with her openly what's going on and how to actively improve my well-being so that I may in turn shine and be my best self which benefits those around me.

Reviewed December 2020

Natalie has been wonderful. She is very kind and has given me several different tips and suggestions on how to cope and manage my stress and anxiety. She always responds as soon as she can and I have been so grateful for this whole process. I strongly recommend seeing her.

Reviewed November 2020

Natalie is a great counselor. She is professional, attentive, and timely. She makes me feel safe to open up and share, and she understands all my concerns. I highly recommend Natalie to anyone seeking counseling.

Reviewed August 2020

Natalie is a caring counselor who listens, offers support, and makes me feel heard

Reviewed July 2020

Natalie is always patient and timely. She asks respectful interesting questions that help me think of things in a new way. I can always count on her to listen well.

Reviewed June 2020

Natalie has helped me think healthier. I usually think about the bad things that may happen. She gave me a few things to think about to cancel out those thoughts.

Reviewed June 2020

Natalie is wonderful.

Reviewed May 2020

Natalie is very genuine and makes me feel comfortable expressing anything I'm feeling. Here advice is non biased and it's like having a friend u meet on a train or bus that says just what you need to hear to put certain things into perspective. Like looking at a situation from different angles. I really respect and like her!

Reviewed May 2020

She has been nothing but kind and helpful! My issues may not be as severe as other people but it is nice to talk to someone who makes me feel like my problems matter. I feel much better now than I have in a while.

Reviewed May 2020

Natalie is an amazing therapist!!! She always checks in with me. It's a comfortable experience!!! : )

Reviewed April 2020

She is great! Very understandable. She has helped me tremendously!

Reviewed April 2020

Natalie is wonderful. She always patiently listens and responds to my concerns thoughtfully. She creates an atmosphere where I feel safe to push through the really deep or difficult questions. I feel like I can challenge myself to be better and stronger as a person.

Reviewed February 2020

She's pretty neat. So available.

Reviewed February 2020

I have only met with Natalie a few times, but I have found her to be empathetic, supportive, and insightful. I appreciate having her on the other end of the phone. She also checks in through messaging mid-week, which I truly appreciate as well.

Reviewed January 2020

Natalie is so incredibly supportive and relatable. She never judges me, I feel comfortable discussing anything & everything with her, and she helps me untangle stressful situations while gently nudging me to make positive changes in my life. I am SO grateful to have finally found her!

Reviewed January 2020

She’s Awesome! Very helpful, easy to talk to

Reviewed December 2019

Natalie is very attentive to detail and flexible when scheduling conflicts arise. She always follows up on phone sessions or messages in a timely manner. Most importantly, she provides affirming feedback that you can act upon. I would recommend her to anyone in need. Thank you Natalie!!

Reviewed November 2019

Natalie is wonderful. She is caring and supportive of me and my goals. Natalie is professional and very knowledgeable. I appreciate her care and concern.

Reviewed November 2019

Natalie goes above and beyond for me when I am in crisis. It is appreciated greatly.

Reviewed November 2019

Natalie is incredible! She’s helped me through a tremendous hardship in my life and continues to offer the support I need to move forward.

Reviewed September 2019

It's just been a couple of weeks that I have been talking with Natalie but she is a good counsellor. She checks up on you every few days which is appreciated. She is understanding and listens without prejudice. I can't really say much more since I have only had one video session with her but she is active with messaging and still gives you support and things to think about to help you through text. I will continue my therapy with Natalie as I am satisfied with how things are going.

Reviewed September 2019

Natalie has been a great help. I am happy she was my first counselor, and I feel more confident in myself as well as in my future. The advise is immeasurably helpful and I am applying it to all aspects of my life. Thanks Natalie.

Reviewed August 2019

I suffer from extreme anxiety. My wife finally told me I needed to talk to someone about it. Natalie is not only caring, compassionate, and kind, but she’s a friend, therapist, and one of very few people I trust. I can open up to her, and not feel judged by her. She’s not a therapist that only asks "how do you feel about that?" she gets to know you as an individual person and help you through all your struggles. She always replies to messages and never makes you feel alone. Thank you Natalie for all you have done!

Reviewed July 2019

Natalie is so kind and caring. She makes sure to check on you and remembers everything you tell her. She’s so easy to talk to.

Reviewed July 2019

Natalie is superb at responding back in a timely manner, listening to patients issues and coming up with great, helpful responses and things to try to alleviate symptoms. Additionally, she really seems to care about people and it shows!

Reviewed July 2019

She's great and makes me feel comfortable.

Reviewed July 2019

She stays in contact with me whether I'm writing back or not but shes tried to still be there for me.

Reviewed July 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Natalie Stainback offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Natalie Stainback works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Natalie Stainback speak?

Natalie Stainback speaks English.

How many years of experience does Natalie Stainback have?

Natalie Stainback has 10 years of experience.

Where is Natalie Stainback licensed to practice?

Natalie Stainback is licensed to practice in North Carolina.

Does Natalie Stainback accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Natalie Stainback does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Natalie Stainback ?

Natalie Stainback can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Natalie Stainback ?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.