Natasha Kinto, LCPC, LCMHC
Person-centered clinician for balanced living
- Solution-focused therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Client-centered care
About Natasha Kinto
Natasha Kinto (Lumbee) is a licensed clinician who brings a compassionate, person-centered approach to counseling. She holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials, indicating she is a licensed clinical counselor with training in mental health care. With a Master of Arts in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (May 2017) and seven years of professional experience, she blends training and lived cultural insight to serve a broad range of clients.
Natasha received a fellowship to study addictions and to deliver culturally competent counseling for underserved communities, and she has worked with college students, young adults, adults, and elders. Her practice emphasizes practical, solution-focused strategies while also addressing the role of thoughts and beliefs in behavior. She uses Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy principles alongside a trauma-informed stance and Motivational Interviewing techniques to support change and recovery.
Person-centered in her work, Natasha draws on a biopsychosocialspiritual framework and a holistic therapy style to help clients build balance across life domains. Her methods concentrate on motivation to change, identifying and reframing unhelpful thinking patterns, and equipping people with tools to manage stress, relationships, addiction, grief, and other life challenges. Her aim is to help clients develop practical skills that support sustained wellbeing and meaningful progress.
Natasha received a fellowship to study addictions and to deliver culturally competent counseling for underserved communities, and she has worked with college students, young adults, adults, and elders. Her practice emphasizes practical, solution-focused strategies while also addressing the role of thoughts and beliefs in behavior. She uses Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy principles alongside a trauma-informed stance and Motivational Interviewing techniques to support change and recovery.
Person-centered in her work, Natasha draws on a biopsychosocialspiritual framework and a holistic therapy style to help clients build balance across life domains. Her methods concentrate on motivation to change, identifying and reframing unhelpful thinking patterns, and equipping people with tools to manage stress, relationships, addiction, grief, and other life challenges. Her aim is to help clients develop practical skills that support sustained wellbeing and meaningful progress.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
CodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Smoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Natasha Kinto have?
Natasha Kinto has 7 years of experience.
Is Natasha Kinto a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LCPC, LCMHC. License details: NV LCPC CP5606-R, NC LCMHC 13354.
In which languages does Natasha Kinto provide therapy?
English.
Where is Natasha Kinto located?
North Carolina.
How can I work with Natasha Kinto as my therapist?
You can work with Natasha Kinto through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Natasha Kinto work with international clients?
Natasha Kinto does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Natasha Kinto cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Online Care for Personalized Progress
Natasha Kinto integrates several practical therapy approaches that translate well to remote work. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward clients' goals - it is useful when clients want focused change and clearer next steps. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring emotions and values. Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve ambivalence and build internal motivation for change, which can be particularly helpful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, and stages of readiness.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Natasha works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as clients grow and circumstances change.
Online therapy offers practical advantages for many people - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity during life transitions. These options support flexible, ongoing work with licensed professionals and therapists while keeping treatment focused on meaningful, real-world progress.