Hi, I'm Natalie.
I work with many adults who feel satisfied in many areas of their lives, but despite having great insight and knowledge, get stuck or overwhelmed in parts of life or relationships they can’t seem to ‘figure out’ on their own.
Whether it’s your first time, or you’ve had years of therapy behind you, it can be an overwhelming task to find the right fit. I strive to provide a warm and safe space, and work with the belief that every person has the capacity to experience deep healing and expansive living.
I consider it an honor and privilege to walk alongside clients as they shift their narratives and feel better in their bodies.
some background
About
A New Orleans native in a multi-cultural family with pronouns she/her, I grew up drawn to family stories around culture, community, trauma, and healing. It was when I volunteered with Americorps as an ESL instructor, I felt called to social work. My experience as a hospice social worker shifted my perspective on life and self-care, learning about grief, trauma, and resiliency of the human spirit
When working with clients, we look at attachment patterns and how they show up as threat responses in the nervous system. It’s a collaborative process in helping clients gain more somatic awareness and self regulation that helps to gain control of emotions and triggers.
Somatic Experiencing has had such a positive impact on my practice, I enjoy assisting in New Orleans first SE cohorts for beginning and intermediate years with Glynie Nickerson, PhD.
I’ve presented workshops for fellow therapists, and have experience presenting at the Louisiana-Mississippi Hospice Palliative Care Organization, as well as the Army Corps of Engineers. I have personal interest in end of life care, as well as advocacy and education regarding early intervention in psychosis disorders and caregiver issues.
"Though we can’t predict or control what will come up next or how we will feel about it, we can do something about how we react. We can work on how we relate to whatever comes up." Pema Chödrön
Trainings & Continued Studies
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Maureen Gallagher, PhD (NYC), Dave Berger LMFT, PT, MA, SEP (online), Raja Selvam PhD, and Abi Blakeslee, PhD (Online), 2 day in-person intensive with Dave Berger (Golden, Colorado).
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
Jill McCoy Archer MS, MCC, LIMHP and Gary Scarborough MEd, LPC in New Orleans.
Brainspotting 1 & 2
John Edwards, LCSW (online)
Kathy Kain Touch Skills for Trauma Therapists
Kathy Kain in Seattle, WA
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship
James Furrow PhD and Roy Hodgson MA, LMFT, LMHC in Seattle, WA
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy Level 1
Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Leanne Campbell (PESI online)
Eye of the Needle for Medical Trauma with Peter Levine
Peter Levine in Burlingame, CA and San Diego, CA
Psychodrama
Mary Bellafatto MA, LMHC, NCC, CEDS, TEP at Onsite Workshops in Cumberland Furnace, TN
Clinical Applications of IFS
2-Day Advanced Workshop: Clinical applications of IFS (Internal Family Systems) with Frank Anderson, MD (online)
Natalie Bellott, LCSW-BACS, SEP
It’s important that your support is consistent and ongoing. I give clients the flexibility of meeting online and in-person. My office is located near Lakeview and Old Metairie. I offer free consultation calls to help determine if it’s a good fit for your therapeutic needs and goals. Please contact me by email with your availability for a 15-20 minute phone call. I look forward to hearing from you!
Office
1000 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Suite 215, Metairie LA 70005
Phone Number
(504) 321-3016