Shadena Natty

LPC, MA, MS, NCC, CAADC • Executive Director of Clinical Services

In-person only

About

With a compassionate and grounding approach, Shadena Natty brings over a decade of experience to her role as Executive Director of Clinical Services at Sun Point Wellness. Integrating a humanistic philosophy with evidence-based practices, Shadena is dedicated to treating the whole person and helping clients meet their goals through a strengths-based, accepting approach.

Shadena's diverse expertise spans individual, couples, and addiction counseling. As an AASECT Professional Member pursuing certification as a Sex Therapist, she specializes in addressing sexual concerns, addiction issues, and out-of-control sexual behaviors. Her background includes extensive work in addiction treatment, community mental health, and crisis intervention.

Holding two master's degrees in Human Services and Counseling, Shadena is uniquely qualified to address a wide range of mental health needs. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). Her advanced training includes certification in EMDR therapy, Clinical Foundations of Gottman Couples Therapy, and Reality Psychotherapy.

Shadena's commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed care is evident in her pursuit of ongoing education and certifications. Inspired by Bessel van der Kolk's "The Body Keeps the Score," she incorporates somatic approaches and EMDR techniques to help clients overcome trauma barriers. Her practice areas include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, childhood trauma, family therapy, racial identity issues, sexual concerns, anger management, and grief counseling.

As a former lecturer in Clinical Mental Health and Human Services, Shadena is passionate about empowering the next generation of therapists. She welcomes individuals from all cultural and religious backgrounds, with a particular focus on serving people of color and those requiring a culturally sensitive approach. Shadena's professional dedication is balanced by her love for travel and quality time with her family, embodying a holistic approach to life that informs her therapeutic practice.

Qualifications

Education

  • Master of Arts in Counseling
  • Master of Science in Human Services

Certifications, Memberships & Training

  • Nationally Certified Counselor
  • Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Gottman Level 2 Couples Counseling Certificate
  • EMDR Certified Therapist
  • AASECT Professional Member
  • Clinical Foundations of Gottman Certificate
  • Assessment, Intervention and Comorbidities in Couples Relational Issues Certificate
  • EMDR Certification from EMDRIA

State Licenses

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

Specialties & Expertise

Specializations

  • Addiction
  • Alcoholism
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Grief
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Trauma

State Licenses

  • Pennsylvania

Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities

  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied

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Locations

Sun Point Wellness - Lancaster Office
8 N Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603

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