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Natalie D. Vasquez | Masters Intern Social Work (LMSW)

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), Clinical Specialization
  • In-Person Therapy
  • Natalie works with individuals, families, and groups navigating mental health challenges, life transitions, and personal development.

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About Natalie

Who She Works With

  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Groups navigating mental health challenges, life transitions, and personal development.

 

Areas of Focus

  • Human behavior
  • Social systems
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Ethics
  • Cultural humility
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Goal setting
  • Mindset shifts
  • Identifying limiting beliefs
  • Creating actionable plans for change

 

Experience

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), Clinical Specialization
  • Academic training in human behavior, social systems, and evidence-based clinical practice
  • Strong foundation in trauma-informed care, ethics, and cultural humility
  • Supervised clinical field experience in assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning
  • Training in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Experience applying clinical theory to real-life client situations in a practical and supportive way
  • Development of skills in goal setting, behavior change strategies, and strengths-based interventions
  • Exposure to working with individuals, families, and groups across a variety of mental health and life transition concerns
  • Ongoing commitment to professional development, clinical growth, and continued learning

 

Therapeutic Approach

  • Integrative approach combining multiple evidence-based modalities
  • Utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Grounded in trauma-informed care, prioritizing safety, trust, and respect
  • Client-centered and strengths-based, focusing on each individual’s unique needs and experiences
  • Collaborative and flexible, tailoring sessions to support personalized goals
  • Focus on building self-awareness, insight, and understanding of patterns
  • Incorporates practical strategies for change, including goal setting and behavior shifts
  • Supports clients in identifying and working through limiting beliefs
  • Emphasizes both emotional processing and forward movement
  • Helps clients build clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of purpose
  • Encourages intentional, manageable steps toward personal growth

 

Availability

  • In-person sessions
  • Online sessions

    What Our Clients are saying

    “The Lighted Path LLC has literally helped shape who I have become for the better.  I couldn’t ask for a better therapist.”

    “The Lighted Path LLC team is absolutely amazing! From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed, supported, and truly cared for. They go above and beyond to create a safe, comfortable space where you can open up and work through whatever challenges you’re facing. The level of professionalism, compassion, and genuine dedication to helping people is outstanding.”

    “If you’ve ever considered starting therapy, I can’t recommend this place enough. The Lighted Path LLC team makes the process approachable and effective, and you’ll leave each session feeling heard, encouraged, and empowered. This is the place to go for quality mental health care!”

    Office

    215 Cowboy Way, Edgewood, NM 87015

    Phone Number
    Email

    thelightedpathllc@gmail.com

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