Natalie Southward

Director, Counselor & Qualified Supervisor

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Meet the founder and director of Life Transformation Counselor, Natalie. She is a passionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. Natalie is not only a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Grief Specialist, but she is also a Brainspotting Practitioner and certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Her academic background includes a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Southeastern University, with minors in Sociology and Religion. Her strong education gives her a deep understanding of how the human mind, body, and spirit work.

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With over 20 years of experience, Natalie offers specialized 5-hour and 8-hour Individual and/or Marital Intensives. She is expertly trained in therapy techniques that help clients heal from trauma and loss. Natalie’s expertise includes Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Brainspotting (BSP), two cutting-edge techniques that help clients heal from trauma and loss. ART works by reprogramming the brain to alter how distressing memories are stored, while BSP targets specific brain points to unlock emotional healing. With these methods, Natalie strives to bring rapid and effective relief to her clients. 

 

Additionally, she is trained in Gottman Couples Therapy and certified as a “Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” and “Bringing Baby Home” Educator, focusing on evidence-based couples' therapy.​ Natalie’s counseling approach integrates Biblical truths (if desired by the client) with researched-based clinical treatments, providing a holistic healing experience. Her extensive experience in counseling individuals, families, adolescents, and couples showcases her versatility and commitment.​​​​​

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Natalie is highly respected in her field as a community educator. In addition to her work as a counselor, Natalie has over 25 years of speaking engagement experience at various community events, conferences, school trainings, podcasts, community groups, churches, radio stations, and fundraisers. She is a gifted motivational speaker and desires to help others thrive. She has presented on a variety of topics, including:

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• Grief

• Trauma

• Codependency and recovery

• Resiliency

• Self-Care

• Marriage

• Anxiety and depression

• Addiction

• Physical, emotional, relational and sexual health

• Healthy communication and conflict resolution for couples and families

• Porn Addiction

• Understanding the armor of God

• Empowerment of women to be who God has called them to be

• Abortion Recovery

Natalie welcomes the opportunity to be a speaker for your next event!

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In her personal life, Natalie is married to her best friend Eric. They have two daughters, 27 and 11 years old, and an 9-year-old son. Having faced many challenging life situations of her own, Natalie believes that one of her greatest strengths is the ability to relate to others going through life hurts and struggles. It is her fundamental belief that positive changes can result from a healthy counseling approach. She serves clients at any stage of their spiritual walk and is fully trained to counsel from a Biblical perspective.

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Certification and Education

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Florida (License MH13104)

• State Approved Qualified Supervisor

• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

• Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS)

• Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART Practitioner)

• Brainspotting Practitioner

• Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

• Minor in Sociology and Religion

• Certified Creating a Responsible Thinker (CART) trainer/facilitator

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Training

• Clinical Trauma Training

• Accelerated Resolution Therapy

• Brainspotting

• Prepare/Enrich

• Gottman Couples Therapy: Levels 1, 2, and 3

• Seven Principles Educator

• Bringing Baby Home Educator

• Prepare Enrich Facilitator

• Grief Support

• Abortion Recovery

• Soul Healing Love curriculum

• Domestic Violence 

• Courses in Counseling and Addiction Studies

• Women and Co-occurring Disorders

• HIV/AIDS Prevention

• Relapse Prevention

• Control of Aggression Techniques

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Speaking Engagements

• MOPS

• Local Churches

• Sports Programs

• Celebrate Recovery

• Local High Schools and Middle Schools in Pasco and Hillsborough County

• Life Care Pregnancy Center

• Community events

• Chosen Voices: Chosen@813 Podcast

• Rise Up and Radiate Podcast

• The Priceless Journey (TPJ)

• Kickass Couples Nation (Podcast)

• Spirit FM (The Big Big House Morning Show guest appearances)

• Guest appearances on local FB live discussions, IG, and Local Podcasts

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***For more information regarding Natalie's 5-hour and 8-hour intensive style therapy sessions for individuals and/or couples, please contact LTC.***

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