Meet Our Therapists
Natalie Tarr
MS, LMHC
Natalie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her Master of Science degree from Nova Southeastern University. She has been working with children and families since 1999, providing therapeutic interventions and services to children ages 5-18. She utilizes her skills in Reality Therapy and behavior modification principles in the therapeutic setting.
Natalie's approach focuses on what clients can control and the choices they can make to create positive change. She works collaboratively with both children and their families to ensure lasting progress and improved family dynamics.
Natalie is originally from Rhode Island and moved to Hernando County 20+ years ago. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She travels and enjoys relaxing at the beach whenever possible.
Therapy Services
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a structured, practical approach in which you receive guidance in identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns that impair your behavior.
This type of therapy is ideally suited for individuals struggling with:
Anxiety
Depression
Persistent negative thinking
When you learn practical strategies for reframing these thoughts, you develop better emotional regulation and healthier coping mechanisms that empower you to navigate life’s difficulties with clarity and resilience.
Play Therapy is a developmentally appropriate approach that uses play as the primary language for communication. This allows children to express feelings they cannot yet articulate verbally.
It is ideally suited for children facing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges, such as trauma or anxiety. Through therapeutic play, children achieve the following:
Develop healthier coping mechanisms
Improve self-expression
Build emotional resilience
This fosters better behavior and stronger relationships with family and peers.
Bereavement and Grief Treatment in Hernando County provides support that helps you navigate the acute pain of loss. This specialized therapy is for anyone struggling to cope with the death of a loved one.
Pathways Counseling Center is a safe, judgment-free space to process complex emotions. The intention isn’t to erase your grief, but to help you adjust to the loss while finding meaning and moving toward a place of acceptance and peace.