Want to work together?
Please get in touch! You can request a free 15-minute consultation to see if we'd be a good fit.
Shoot me a text at (206) 486-5718 or send me an email at hello@natalieuptontherapy.comÂ
What do I treat?
I have cared for clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and concerns. In particular, I treat the following:
Anxiety disorders, including GAD and panic
Issues of emotion regulation, sense of self, and interpersonal relationships
Borderline personality disorder and/or related traits
Disordered eating & body image (must be medically stabilized; in some cases I require clients to work with a dietitian and/or physician)
Identity-specific concerns such as gender dysphoria
Difficulty with daily functioning and "adulting"
Partners with relational challenges
Teens and parents of teens
Please note that I do not treat people who are engaging in parasuicidal behavior or who are ambivalent about recovery from substance use or eating disorders, as these concerns are best treated with more support than I can offer at the outpatient level.
Who do I work with?
My clients have wide-ranging, diverse backgrounds. I am experienced in discussing and treating concerns pertaining to all identity factors, including gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, immigration status, neurodivergence (including ADHD and ASD), ability, socioeconomic status/class, and relational identity (including poly and kink community members). Intersections of identity factors and conflict with oppressive systems are common topics in conversation with clients.
I am direct and honest about my own identities and the impact they can have in the therapeutic relationship; this begins with consistently acknowledging and remediating the white, patriarchal, Westernized, colonized history of modern therapy. I carefully balance the fact that I must always be learning with my clients' need for skilled care; while I certainly learn from my clients, I will not put you in a position where you need to educate me.
I believe that culturally competent therapy is a minimum standard. I am committed to treating identity and oppression with the humility and gravity they deserve. Please feel welcome to ask me about this when we meet.
