Hi, I’m Natalie Saada, MA, LMHC.

I’m a therapist who helps women untangle dating and relationship patterns that keep them stuck.

I didn’t always know I wanted to be a therapist. Honestly, I picked psychology in college because my advisor suggested it after I tried a bunch of other classes. I ended up being really passionate about it and it was the only subject that really kept my attention. 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 clinic with clients from all different backgrounds, including women recovering from heartbreak, stuck in dating burnout, or trying to heal from toxic or unhealthy relationships. Those experiences shaped the way I practice today: 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.