Foster Care & Adoption

I have a soft spot for foster care & adoption clients 💓

From the ages of 5-11, I lived in the foster care system. Five different homes over the course of six years. I was adopted at the age of 11. I was diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder, PTSD & Depression. As a child, I saw a Play Therapist and was able to address all of my diagnoses.

My personal experience being in foster care and then being adopted brings a wealth of understanding, empathy and compassion for the client and their family.

I know what it's like to move from home to home.

I know what it's like to have a garbage bag to take your belongings to the next home.

I know what it's like hoping that someone will love you & adopt you.

I know what it's like to struggle connecting with others after your experience in foster care.

I know what it's like to wonder about your birth family.

I know what it's like to feel different because you were adopted.

There are so many things we can explore in therapy together, whether you are a child in the foster care system, an adopted child, a parent wanting to adopt and/or a foster a child, or an adult who was adopted or aged out of the foster care system.

If you are seeking therapy or support in regard to foster care and/or adoption, please reach out today. I would love to be able to support you and your family in this process.

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Welcome to my office! Can you imagine coming in for your first session? Not pictured is the sound of rain, the ambiance of the rock lamp + lava lamp, and the room lit with a warm glow as we sit next to small fireplace and chat or play. A cozy + tranquil office is so important to me!

Money a barrier to therapy?

I offer a sliding scale- As a therapist, I want to help those who cannot afford traditional therapy fees, and so I enrolled with Open Path. I am thrilled to help people in this manner. One of the biggest barriers to mental health treatment is affordability for those who don't have insurance. My standard rate is $125 per hour (which is on the low end for Colorado). How does the sliding scale work? With Open Path, clients receive a 30% to 60% discount, depending on the fee they choose that works within their budget. I let clients pick their fee in the $40 to $70 range. I don't get involved in making them prove their income or anything like that. Most people are at $45 or $50, though people have picked $70 or $40. How and when do you direct clients to Open Path? When I get a prospective client who is asking about my sliding scale, I send them to Open Path. I explain how Open Path works, that they will have to pay the initial $65 fee to keep the website going, but that they will...

Looking for a therapist?

Welcome! I am so glad that you are here. It takes a lot of courage and strength to seek out a therapist to walk with you through whatever stage of life you are currently in. Through my own self-discovery, I have learned that we are all on our own unique journey towards tending to parts of us that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences, which is why my therapeutic approach is individualized and collaborative, to meet each client's needs. It is my passion to further assist you in your journey of becoming the best version of yourself. More about Natalie Therapy Services: EMDR Individuals Children + Adolescents Couples + Families

Natalie Hanks. LPC

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