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Natasha Cook(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PsyD
IllinoisAlabamaArizonaArkansasColorado
Adjustment difficulties & disorders- Anxiety - Depression-Life coaching- Relationship issues- Stress management-

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Professional statement

Dr. Natasha Cook has worked with clients struggling to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationships for the duration of her career. She's worked with a range of ages elementary aged children to senior citizens as well as individual, couples, and groups over the course of career. She's worked as a psychologist for nearly 20 years and recently received a certification as a professional coach. The addition of the coaching training has increased her abilities to help clients identify the source(s) of these challenges, assess the right techniques to best address the symptoms, create achievable goals, and determine the skills that will help maintain those positive changes. Her clients are often motivated to make positive improvement across multiple areas of their lives, as common themes often run across different areas of our lives. Dr. Cook also discusses being intentional in how to approach situations, allowing her clients an increased ability to consistently show up as the best version of themselves.

She typically uses evidenced based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and MI to work with a variety of mental health diagnoses in an effective way. These approaches encourage the use of techniques to assist with self soothing through effective coping skills outside of the therapy sessions which increases clients' feeling of confidence through enhanced competence. Dr. Cook approaches working with clients from the stance that they are the experts on themselves and she's a guide to help her clients become the best version of themselves. Using the strength of this working relationship, she's been able to introduce and explain psychological techniques, skills, and resources that have created significant positive impacts and led to meaningful changes within her clients' lives.


Message to clients

I've learned from my clients that most individuals are doing the best they can with the tools, techniques, and information/awareness that they have. And, if they knew how to do something different or do something better, most would. Every client is unique with their past experiences and relationships providing the filters through which they see and interact with the world. It can be difficult to admit to ourselves and to another person - out loud - that we are lacking in some skill, understanding, or ability. as a result, I meet clients where they are, using what they know and providing new tools to promote enhanced personal efficacy/self-esteem, improved mental health, and greater clarity in relationships.

I approach therapy with clients as working together to identify the changes to make with the intentions to promote enhanced awareness, new insights, and different perspectives. Often this means re-examining what worked in the past as well as promoting new tools, techniques, and understanding to increase the chances of being effective in making and maintaining change. My goal is to help my clients identify and become the best version of themselves by using a variety of psychological techniques grounded primarily in Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) in a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 19 years

The Experience Coach, LLC, Owner/Clinical Psychologist/Coach
United States Federal Government, Clinical Psychologist/Coach
Private Practice, Clinical Psychologist
Psychological Assessment Solutions, LLC, Co-owner/Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice/Assessments, Psychology Associate

Loyola College Maryland, PsyD Clinical Psychology, 2005
Washington University in St. Louis, B.A. Clinical Psychology, 2000

Licensure

Virginia: 0810005921 - Alabama: 17850 - Arizona: 17850 - Arkansas: 17850 - Colorado: 17850 - Connecticut: 17850 - Delaware: 17850 - Washington DC: 17850 - Florida: 17850 - Georgia: 17850 - Idaho: 17850 - Illinois: 17850 - Indiana: 17850 - Kansas: 17850 - Kentucky: 17850 - Maine: 17850 - Maryland: 17850 - Michigan: 17850 - Minnesota: 17850 - Mississippi: 17850 - Missouri: 17850 - Nebraska: 17850 - Nevada: 17850 - New Hampshire: 17850 - New Jersey: 17850 - North Carolina: 17850 - North Dakota: 17850 - Ohio: 17850 - Oklahoma: 17850 - Pennsylvania: 17850 - Rhode Island: 17850 - South Carolina: 17850 - South Dakota: 17850 - Tennessee: 17850 - Texas: 17850 - Utah: 17850 - Vermont: 17850 - Washington: 17850 - West Virginia: 17850 - Wisconsin: 17850 - Wyoming: 17850

Languages

English

Specialties

Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna (in-network in VA)
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (in-network in VA)
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (in-network in VA)
  • Cigna (in-network in VA)
  • United Healthcare (in-network in VA)

Out-of-pocket fees

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  • Individual sessions:$190 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$130 - $190
  • Initial session:$225 (60min)
  • Couples sessions:$220 (55min)
  • Family sessions:$220 (55min)
  • Experience/Life Coaching:$190 (45min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
  • IvyPay
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
Therapist's note

In Network insurance ONLY for Virginia clients.

Out of Network for all other states


Client testimonials

"Where should I start? Well first of all she is a breath of fresh air. Honestly she is the nicest person to ever be in this field of work. I honestly love the way she speaks life into me and reassures me that everything is going to be okay and how she will be here when you need her. Also I love how even though it may not be our day to talk if I send her a email through Zencare she responds in a timely manner. I can’t thank her enough and I can’t wait for Monday (it will be our 3rd session)"
- Zencare client August 2024