Natalie Brooks, MA, LMFT

I am a licensed psychotherapist, certified by the Anna Freud Centre London in Mentalization-based Therapy (MBT) as both a clinician and clinical supervisor. I serve on faculty of the Mentalizing Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to training mental health professionals in mentalizing and resiliency-based therapies. I earned my undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Southern California and am currently working towards a PhD in Depth Psychology.

​I would not be the therapist or the person I am today without the mentorship of MBT creators Professor Anthony Bateman and Peter Fonagy, whose pioneering work in mentalization-based treatment (MBT) taught me how to restore epistemic trust, deepen reflective capacity, and hold compassionate curiosity in the therapeutic relationship. ​I am also indebted to my long-time mentor, Dr. Robin Kissell, who provided me with the opportunity to train in MBT in 2009, all those years ago at UCLA. Her teaching and years of consultation have taught me how to be a better therapist with clients experiencing deep emotional pain. All of them continue to inspire me and provide me with their expert consultation to this day. 

I have had the honor of witnessing many clients heal and create a life of purpose and meaning. Yet, I am aware that many people still struggle with emotional, physical, or mental suffering daily. My unique approach integrates MBT with the wisdom of yogic philosophy to support deep, embodied healing of mind, body, and soul.