In-Person in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Online in California
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, relationship pain, or the pressure to be everything for everyone? Maybe perfectionism or self doubt makes it hard to feel good enough, leaving you pushing through even when something inside still hurts. Therapy can be a place where you no longer have to carry that alone. If you’re hoping to unfold your emotional truth and nurture your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you, therapy can be a space to honor your emotions, explore how your experiences have shaped you, and live more in alignment with your needs, values, and desires.
Together we will create a space to connect with your emotions and gently explore the ways you learned to protect yourself. With compassionate curiosity, we can discover what empowers you to trust and care for yourself in ways that go beyond traditional self-care.
I am a first-generation, biracial, queer Filipina therapist who brings a social justice lens to my work. I also believe humor and joy have a place in therapy. If this resonates, reach out to see if we connect. Together we can explore your experience and support you in living more fully and authentically.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, LGBTQ+, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: My approach is heart-centered, relational, and trauma informed. It's important to witness what has gone misunderstood, unseen, and uncared for in your experience. I'm interested in uncovering hidden emotions and patterns to learn more about your inner world and to honor what you long for and need. I'll also invite you to gently stretch your capacity to connect more deeply with your authenticity, desires, passions, values, and wisdom. And we'll celebrate every win along the way!
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 225
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Reduced fee options available (BIPOC & LGBTQIA prioritized)
- Out of Network
- I don't bill insurance directly, but my wonderful billing manager helps with pre-authorizations, claims, and appeals. We provide superbills — many PPO clients are successfully reimbursed.
Education & Credentials
Natasha Vandamme AMFT
- Female
- License # 142393
- Licensed in California
- Practicing Since 2022
Natasha Vandamme Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: Google Meet