Natalie Wingard
LPC focused on addiction, anxiety, grief, and trauma
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About
Natalie Wingard, LPC, works with adults and older adolescents on a range of life challenges, including addiction, anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma. He draws on six years of clinical practice to support people facing substance and behavioral addictions such as drug use, gambling, gaming, social media, and pornography, while also addressing co-occurring mood and stress-related concerns.
He practices from a client-centered stance, using a familiar driving metaphor: the person in therapy is the driver and he sits in the passenger seat, offering options, reflection, and at times a challenge, while the client decides the direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also part of his work, providing skills and structured ways to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Wingard says he was drawn to this work after personal losses to suicide and addiction. That experience motivates him to help others build coping tools and develop strategies for day-to-day living. He sees most clients as adults but is open to seeing individuals as young as 15 or 16, and he welcomes people from any faith or cultural background.
He practices from a client-centered stance, using a familiar driving metaphor: the person in therapy is the driver and he sits in the passenger seat, offering options, reflection, and at times a challenge, while the client decides the direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also part of his work, providing skills and structured ways to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Wingard says he was drawn to this work after personal losses to suicide and addiction. That experience motivates him to help others build coping tools and develop strategies for day-to-day living. He sees most clients as adults but is open to seeing individuals as young as 15 or 16, and he welcomes people from any faith or cultural background.
- Location:
- Texas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 6
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TX LPC 81188
- NPI Number: 1720664170
- License: LPC (Texas)
Teletherapy style and methods
He combines client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shape online sessions around each person’s goals. In the client-centered portion of his work he frames the relationship using a driving metaphor: the client is the driver and he acts as a passenger who offers observations, alternative choices, and steady support while clients decide their next steps. CBT provides structured tools to examine thinking patterns and to practice new behaviors between sessions.This mix suits people who want both empathic listening and practical strategies. Sessions can focus on addiction-related behaviors, anxiety management, mood challenges, grief processing, or trauma-informed pacing, with attention to communication patterns and impulse control when relevant. He works collaboratively, setting shared goals and adjusting approaches based on what the client finds most helpful.
Online appointments are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their day-to-day needs.
What is his clinical experience?
Natalie Wingard has six years of professional experience, with considerable work treating addictions, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, ADHD, grief, and sex and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and licensure?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, holding Texas license TX LPC 81188.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is he based?
He is located in Texas.
How can clients connect for therapy?
Clients may meet with him via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
This profile indicates he is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with him?
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