Last edited 12/16/2025

Headshot of Natalie Herriott, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Natalie Marie Herriott

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
Online in California
Headshot of Natalie Herriott, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanWhiteHeterosexual
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Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietyRelationship IssuesCommunication issuesFamily issuesCouples
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietySelf-EsteemSocial AnxietyIdentity developmentLGBTQIA related issuesLife transitionsMood disordersObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Parenting issuesPremarital counselingSpirituality & religion based issuesStressTraumaWomen's issuesMarriage issuesBehavioral IssuesCoping SkillsNeurodiversityPeer Relationships
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesEclectic TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyHumanistic TherapyInternal Family Systems TherapyMulticultural TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Compassion-Focused TherapyExposure and Response Prevention (ERP)Marriage and Family TherapyPositive PsychologyRelational TherapyThe Gottman Method
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Couples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaCignaUnitedHealthCare (UHC)Cigna EAPEvernorth Health ServicesOptumOptum: EAPUnitedHealthcare
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$120
Couples Counseling:$140
Individual Therapy:$120
Professional Background
Licensure
Under Supervision: Natalie Marie Herriott, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, 142169 is practicing under the supervision of Linda Abdelsayed (California, LMFT, 52323) at Smart Talk Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc..
Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.
Training/CertificationsLevel 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, The Gottman InstituteDialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training, PESIMindfulness Certification Course, PESI
Education
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2023
University of California, Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Arts, Language, Culture, and Society, 2021 — Minor in Applied Psychology Founding Member of UCSB Lean On Me Peer Support
Work HistoryYou feel trapped in a cycle of self-doubt. You want to make others happy, but in the process, you silence your own needs. You say “yes” when you’re not comfortable, then lie awake at night replaying conversations, wondering if you should have spoken up. You tell yourself your thoughts don’t matter, and sometimes you even question if what you’re experiencing is “bad enough” to count. The pressure to please is overwhelming, and yet the cost of ignoring yourself is leaving you feeling stuck, exhausted, and unsure of who you really are. You crave the freedom to trust your own voice and live in alignment with what feels true to you. While you can’t change the expectations of others, you want to change how you show up for yourself. You want to feel confident in speaking up, honoring your needs, and exploring different possibilities for what your life could look like. I can help you get there. I view clients holistically and believe healing happens when you are supported in creating a life that reflects your values—not society’s boxes. Clients appreciate that I’m compassionate, collaborative, and never push one “right” way forward. I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you as you begin to find your voice.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Natalie Marie Herriott, AMFT, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.