Dr. Natalie Yates is a Clinical Social Worker and Creative Play Psychotherapist with 13 years
experience working in the mental health industry. With an eclectic combination of integrating
cognitive behavioral therapy with play therapy, Dr. Yates help her patients deal with with
anxiety, self-esteem, depression, communication, family or relationship issues, and overall
personal growth.
Dr. Yates graduated with honors with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina
Agricultural & Technical University, after which she received her Joint Masters of Social Work
from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University/University of North Carolina-Greensboro.
and a doctorate from Walden University in Family Interventions. With over ten years of
counseling experience across a variety of treatment settings including private practice, inpatient
substance abuse and community based services, Dr. Yates has experience providing individual,
couples, family and group therapy using client-centered, strength-focused, and
cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approaches.
During her studies at NCA&T, Natalie worked as resident counselor at Methodist Home For
Children where she assisted patients towards their emotional, physical, and social development.
Post graduation, she began her career working at outpatient clinics where she provided
individual, family and group therapy to teens and adults. Natalie also has experience in working
with children and teens in a public sector, as she served as a therapist with Asheboro City
Schools, collaborating with families and school staff on an array of “pullout” interventions,
including evaluation, crisis services, diagnosis, individual, group, family therapy, case
management and day treatment. Her exceptional record has been acknowledged with awards
and accolades over the years including Social Worker of the Year in 2011. To date, Natalie
serves clients as a Licensed Clinical Specialist, serving clients in vast areas of treatment
including addictive behaviors, teen issues, parent/child relational issues, non-suicidal self-harm
behavior and mood disorders.
Utilizing a holistic approach by exploring with and educating clients about how mind, spirit and
body are interconnected, Dr. Yates approaches client relationships with the theory of with the
right support, people can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and
attitudes, ushering in a fresh freedom and welcomed change, that they need and deserve.
