Natalie Goldfarb, LCSW, CADCI
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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I earned my bachelors degree in Global Studies with a minor in Sustainability from Arizona State University in 2013. I later earned my masters in Social Work from Portland State University in 2021. Completing grad school in the height of the pandemic allowed me to enhance skills of connecting with patients via telehealth. While in grad school I also received the Behavioral Health Integration Project grant to focus on working with those with medical concerns at the intersection with mental health.
My work in the field began in 2017 at Volunteers of America’s Men’s residential center for substance abuse treatment for men in the criminal justice system. This is where I got the opportunity to obtain my Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 certification (CADC I) to guide clients through treatment as part of their probation or parole. Since then, my work continued to focus on higher levels of care including working with adolescents and families at Discovery Mood and Anxiety Disorder partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient. My most recent employment was with Portland Mental Health and Wellness’s general adult and LGBTQ specific Intensive Outpatient Program. These experiences would make me a good fit for people who have completed higher levels of care and are looking to step down to outpatient treatment.
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Anxiety, Depression, Relationship concerns, Substance abuse - mild issues, Self-Harm/SI, Trauma/Stress. The LGBTQIA2S+ community, those recently discharged from IOPs, and people focused on skill building.
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Individual and group therapy
Hello! I’m Natalie Goldfarb (she/they), a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC I) in Oregon. I offer individual and group therapy for adults virtually. I specialize in treating trauma, mood and anxiety disorders as well as LGBTQ+ inclusive treatment.
Are you a good clinical fit?
Not every therapist is a good fit for every client and that’s okay! I offer free 15 minute consultations in order to vibe it out and see if we could be a match deeper work. We may be a good fit if you are wanting to work on developing or enhancing concrete skills to address behavioral or persistent mood concerns. In addition healing and addressing interpersonal trauma and current relational dynamics. I also could be a good fit for those who are in recovery from substance use or wanting to explore the possibility of harm reduction or abstinence.
My Approach
As a social worker, my approach is based in social justice and equity in all interactions. I often like to include big-picture social considerations in my work. I balance that with empowering clients to make behavioral changes to improve their daily lives. I utilize concepts from CBT, DBT, narrative therapies, motivational interviewing and somatic therapy.
I look forward to working with you!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Submit a prospective patient form and provide a brief description of why you are seeking services with Natalie. Our admin team will reach out to schedule a 50-60 minute intake and send our new client paperwork.. The initial assessment is where we will discuss your current concerns, goals for therapy, and address if we are a good fit.
If we are a good fit, we will schedule 45-60 minute follow up therapy sessions with the frequency and duration being specific to your goals for therapy.
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Regular sessions are 45-55 minutes, typically weekly or every other week, where we will discuss pressing concerns and I will offer psychoeducation and clinical insight to support you in your healing and personal growth.
