Natalie A. Cherrix, LCSW
About
My Background
My interest in understanding and helping people began far before my formal training and education. I started my "training" early, as I would often buy used psychology and sociology books to read as a teenager from a local thrift store (many of which still sit on my bookshelf). I found learning about the mind and different personalities fascinating, so my profession as a therapist now seems most fitting.
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As a child, I was also influenced by a family member's grassroots efforts in starting various programs for underprivileged children and I enjoyed being a young helper alongside these programs. Outside of work, I’m a wife, mother, and lover of reading, indoor plants (but don’t always have a green thumb), stand up comedy, and iced mocha lattes!
I started my private practice in 2010, and it's where mental health and music "collide".
Although our businesses operate separately, my office suite is shared with my husband Doug's guitar studio. I'm happy to share with you a bit of his talent in composing and playing Spanish guitar.
Education & Experience
I have been a therapist for 20 years and received a Master of Social Work degree with a concentration in Children, Youth, & Families from Delaware State University. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Delaware and a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in the state of Maryland. Currently, my practice focuses on helping adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma, and grief. I also have specialized training from Postpartum Support International in treating perinatal mood disorders. I primarily use EMDR, Hypnotherapy, and ERP therapy methods - all of which are effective both in person and online.
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Before entering private practice in 2010, my work experience included providing crisis and long term therapy for survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence in a variety of treatment settings, such as public schools, hospitals, residential centers, and safe shelters. While I now only work with adults, I also have experience treating teens and young children.