Natalie Cheetham
Practical grief and mood-focused therapy
LCSW California
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Natalie
Natalie Cheetham is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of practice experience who centers her work on practical, skills-based care.
Background and approach
She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside solution-focused techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, build coping strategies, and move toward concrete steps that address stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenges of life transitions.
With a particular interest in grief work, Natalie approaches loss as an opportunity for learning and adaptation rather than a problem to be rushed. She offers a warm, accepting presence for people navigating bereavement, chronic health changes, pet loss, and other life events, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs while emphasizing mindfulness and emotional processing.
Licensed in California (LCSW CA LCSW 29054), Natalie brings a combination of compassionate listening and structured therapeutic tools. Her practice also attends to concerns related to aging and geriatric issues, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, and issues common among young adults, supporting clients as they pursue clearer goals and improved day-to-day functioning.
Combining evidence-based approaches with online flexibility
Many clients meet Natalie using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms. CBT aims to provide concrete strategies people can use between sessions to manage mood and respond differently to difficult situations.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, a short-term, goal-oriented approach that helps clients clarify desired outcomes and build small, practical steps toward change. This method is often useful for addressing life transitions, increasing motivation, and finding ways to feel more in control of daily challenges.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current needs. Together they review what is helping, adjust techniques as needed, and set measurable goals to track progress.
Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase convenience and access. These options allow for flexible scheduling, continuity of care during life changes, and the ability to choose the communication style that best supports each person's therapy work.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English