Natalie Simon
Graduate Student Intern
I am an intern pursuing my master’s in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling at Naropa University. I have also trained in Hakomi, a somatic modality that invites the client into deep exploration through present-moment awareness.
I am passionate about plant medicine and psychedelic therapies, and have spent time in Peru practicing plant medicine under the guidance of an indigenous family. I enjoy growing roses, hiking, and making pottery. Prior to studying to become a therapist, I was an artist and worked in the art world.
Insurances I Accept:
Aetna, CHP+, Cigna, Medicaid, and Private Pay
How I Work:
I see therapy as a collaborative process. My role is to create an environment where you feel comfortable to open up and explore while I provide support, guidance and tools along the way. I may invite you into your body and your present-moment experience using Hakomi and other somatic methods. My aim is to promote a deeper exploration of your self and the more implicit material of your life.
Issues I Treat:
- Anxiety, Depression, Life Stressors, Trauma
Populations I Serve:
- All Ages, All Genders
Professional Background:
Education
- MFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
BFA in photography, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Training
- Hakomi Level II Graduate
Previous Employment
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