Natalie C. Hansen, Professional Services
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a therapeutic modality that utilizes free-association in conversation with the therapist. The goal of this therapy is to develop understanding of unconscious beliefs and patterns of behavior established early in life that cause suffering in our present.
My particular area of focus is how early relationships with caregivers shape relational patterns – with ourselves and with others – that we carry into our adult lives. When these patterns are problematic, we often repeat them in a desperate effort to arrive at a different outcome. Changing these patterns requires another perspective, an alternative way of seeing, a different story about what is happening, potentially leading to new and more functional solutions. Working with another human being is essential for such a process to be successful.
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I offer in-person psychoanalytic psychotherapy in Yreka, CA, and to all California residents via HIPAA-compliant video platform or telephone.
Coaching
By defining goals, whether personal or professional, together we explore strategies to move toward said goals and navigate barriers. I offer coaching in-person or remotely via video or phone.
Equine Option:
Horses are remarkable at touching deep levels in our psyche-soma. The animal connection draws us into our sensory system and from there to emotional connection. Horses are particularly skillful collaborators with people on the autism spectrum, those who suffer from PTSD, and individuals working to manage ADHD. They can reflect our states of being, thus helping us to know ourselves, and are generous companions for when we are grieving.
The equine option is not a riding program, but an opportunity to be in the presence of an animal whose heart is 10 times the size of our own. The effect is powerful. Together we decide how best the horses can facilitate insight and growth. Options include joining the horses in pasture, watching them interact or just be, journaling or drawing, walking together or grooming. All EO sessions include discussion before and after the session to check in about intentions and what the experience actually brought—similar to life itself. Release of liability and safety instructions are required for EO.
Writing / Editing / Tutoring
Writing a memoir? A term paper? A dissertation? A job letter? No matter what you are writing, getting feedback is crucial to your success. Writing helps us think, and the various steps in writing refine the thinking process. I can help you generate and clarify ideas, organize information, and refine your language. At root, writing is a process in which you will learn about yourself. I offer tutoring in person or remotely via video or phone.