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Natalie Furdek, LPC

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Self esteem, Motivation Depression ADHD
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

***Only accepting autistic and ADHD clients (and those who suspect they might be)***

As a life-long Texan, I understand distance! That’s one of the reasons I’ve chosen to provide online-only counseling services. I’ve been licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #17569) since 2002, after receiving my Masters Degree in Education/Community Counseling from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. I’m currently off the Caprock in Texas, and my roots lie in areas of the state that often lack quality counseling services. It is my goal (and passion) to serve neurodivergent Texans, who, for whatever reason – be it convenience, pricing or distance – have chosen to give online counseling a try.

I have worked with a wide and inclusive range of clients on issues such as trauma, depression, substance use, stress and anxiety, gender and sexual identity, and many others. Understanding how these conditions impact the neurodivergent person can help that person achieve even more healing.

My approach is client-centered, which means that I believe that the therapeutic relationship between counselor and client is the most important aspect of therapy. I am neurodivergent myself and this allows for a unique therapeutic rapport with neurodivergent clients who have not felt well-understood in the past. Beyond that, my tools are cognitive behavioral in nature, with a heavy emphasis on mindfulness skills. Both are evidence-based approaches for autistic and ADHD clients.

In 2021, I became a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS) after learning about the unique ways in which females and non-binary folks experience being autistic. While I am not an expert and do not “specialize in autism,” I’ve since embraced the neurodiversity movement and enjoy teaching neurodivergent clients (autism, ADHD, etc.) about this concept because of the healing that it can bring. In 2022, I expanded this education to include a specific certification as an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) to add as many tools as possible for improving executive function and understanding motivation in both Autism and ADHD.

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Self esteem, Motivation Depression ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Communication problems, Gender Dysphoria, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

TX LPC 17569

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Natalie Furdek. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Natalie has been such an incredible help for me in navigating this current chapter of my life.
She’s so informed and insightful about today’s complexities with the stresses and challenges that so many of us faces from job changes,dealing with complicated family dynamics , relationships, friends and social media.
She is an incredible listener and always remembering my unique story and has provided me with amazing tools on being more loving and compassionate to my self and the world at large.

Written on May 14, 2023 after therapy with Natalie for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and adhd

Natalie is extremely professional and knowledgeable! She gives excellent feedback and is always continuing her learning to help her clients in so many areas- ADHD, autism, mindfulness, positive coping skills and her analogies/stories make complex issues completely understandable on how they might trip us up in our lives. Natalie has been a huge impact in my life and ability to navigate a difficult loss and time in my life-/this season to truly see how it strengthens me.

Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Natalie for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Super helpful, I’m so grateful for her

Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Natalie for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties

Best therapist I’ve ever had. She listens intently and knows when to interject. She allows me to express myself but then she’d light on areas that need focus. Caring and compassion are her strengths especially with the Neurodivergent community,

Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Natalie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She's caring and understanding. Very patient and easy to talk with. The first time we video called it was very easy to talk with her and work through things. Like I already knew her. While she tells me I won't need her for long and that I have a good handle on things she's still there to listen and ask the questions I need to be able to answer.

Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Natalie for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Natalie is great. Extremely attentive and knowledgeable. I feel very comfortable speaking about any and everything with her.

Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Natalie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and anger management