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Natalie Dukes

LMHC

Natalie Dukes , LMHC

Therapist in Florida

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About Natalie

Natalie Dukes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people across a wide range of life challenges. She has worked with individuals, couples, families, and children confronting stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflicts, anger, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, eating issues, parenting struggles, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and career or self-esteem difficulties.

Natalie draws from established therapeutic models to tailor care to each person's needs, including client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies so clients develop healthier perceptions of themselves, stronger relationships, and improved coping skills when life becomes overwhelming.

Natalie has a particular interest in helping people recover from traumatic or highly stressful events and in supporting those facing complex attachment, adoption, caregiver stress, codependency, and blended-family challenges. As a licensed mental health professional, she combines experience with empathy to guide clients toward greater resilience and clearer direction in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Natalie uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients are encouraged to explore their feelings and priorities at their own pace. This approach helps people increase self-awareness and find solutions that align with their values and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical method Natalie employs to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses, especially within relationships. It can support couples and individuals who want to improve attachment, deepen intimacy, and resolve recurring relational patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Natalie works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access consistent support when addressing stress, trauma, relationship concerns, mood issues, or life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Natalie Dukes have?

Natalie Dukes has 25 years of clinical experience working with a diverse range of clients.

Is Natalie Dukes a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license is FL LMHC MH17529.

In which languages does Natalie Dukes provide therapy?

Natalie provides therapy in English.

Where is Natalie Dukes located?

Natalie is located in Florida.

How can I work with Natalie Dukes as my therapist?

You can work with Natalie Dukes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Natalie Dukes work with international clients?

Natalie Dukes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Natalie Dukes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

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