Natalie Stainback

Natalie Stainback is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist practicing in North Carolina. She brings 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and Veterans across a range of settings - including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, schools, outpatient clinics, in-home services, and addiction treatment programs that include medication assisted treatment.

Her clinical approach emphasizes evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Natalie stays current through ongoing training so she can meet the changing needs of the people she works with.

She works with concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger management, self-esteem difficulties, depression, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

Natalie practices in a person-centered, interactive way - getting to know each individual, clarifying goals, and partnering to create and adapt a plan as progress unfolds. She describes her style as casual and easy to talk to while remaining determined and focused on therapeutic work. She is open-minded and nonjudgmental, welcomes diversity across gender identity, sexual orientation, lifestyle, religion, culture, and race, and values learning from everyone she meets.

Her commitment to mental health and substance use work is informed by personal experience and a recognition of the stigma many people face. Natalie values counseling as a way to learn practical skills, build confidence, and support gradual growth rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all solution. She welcomes the opportunity to assist individuals in managing current stressors and working toward their goals.