Hi, I’m Natalie Saada.

I’m a therapist dedicated to supporting women’s mental health, especially when it comes to dating and relationships.

I didn’t always know I wanted to be a therapist. I picked psychology in college because my advisor suggested it after I tried many other classes. I ended up being really passionate about it. I graduated with a BA in Psychology from Binghamton University. Later, I got my Master’s in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and started out working in HR. But the longer I was in that world, the more I realized I wanted to do something deeper. I wanted to help people on a more personal level. That’s what brought me back to school to become a therapist.

After graduating from Baruch with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, I worked in a practice with clients with a wide range of mental health concerns. Some were navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma, others were recovering from heartbreak, experiencing dating burnout, or working to heal from unhealthy relationships. Those experiences shaped the way I practice today: centering women’s mental health and helping women untangle old patterns and create healthier ways of connecting. I also got trained in EMDR at The Center of Excellence in EMDR Therapy to strengthen my work, since EMDR is considered the gold standard for healing trauma.

And to be real—I’ve been there too. I’ve done the endless swiping, the first dates that led nowhere, the pressure to “figure it out” and settle down. I know how draining and discouraging it can feel. That’s why this work matters to me on a personal and professional level. I know how hard it can be, and after getting married and having a child, I also know it’s possible to break the cycle and build something real.