I’m Natalie Wan, LISW-CP
As a clinical social worker, I’ve learned that using my lived experience of chronic illness and anxiety can better help me serve clients in my field. I’ve found that curating a brave and safe space to navigate those emotions is the most important way to reach my clients.
I founded Mend the Page Therapy because I believe that even when life feels like a story that has gone off-script, we all have the power to edit and reclaim our own narrative. My journey into this work was fueled by a desire to help others slow down and stay present as they navigate their own paths toward healing—whether that involves anxiety, a difficult life decision, chronic illness, or a new health diagnosis.
To aid in your journey, I operate from a trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ affirming lens. What this means is that anyone who comes into a session with me is accepted and welcomed. I also don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I view our work together as a collaborative process where we look at the intricate “pages” of your life with compassion and curiosity. My goal is to help you find the tools to move forward with a sense of agency, ensuring that you remain the primary author of your own healing and growth.
My Approach
At the heart of my work, I believe that every individual deserves to be:
Seen for their unique history.
Heard without judgment.
Accepted exactly as they are.
As humans, we can feel stuck in unhelpful thought spirals, or overwhelmed by new changes. With therapy, I hope to create a space for you to navigate and challenge these emotions. Through a warm approach, I aim to empower you to cultivate self-awareness and self-compassion, providing the necessary tools to live a fuller, more fulfilling life.
My specialties
I specialize in supporting adolescents, adults and older adults through the complexities of chronic pain and illness, anxiety, depression, and the many transitions life brings our way. Utilizing a multi-modality approach, we will work together on what best suits you during your healing journey. Through my education I have been trained in:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Together, we will find what works best for your needs as we begin exploring your concerns in session.