Behavioral Health Testimonials

I had the privilege of being supervised by Natalia from September 2023 to May 2024. Natalia's expertise as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, combined with her dedication to serving marginalized communities, greatly enhanced my professional development in social work. Her commitment to harm reduction, empathy, and a holistic approach to mental health support created a nurturing environment where I felt empowered to develop my skills and understanding while having the safety to make mistakes and grow as a social work student. Natalia's guidance, patience, and genuine care for clients and colleagues have not only shaped my approach as a social worker but also instilled in me a deep appreciation for the transformative power of compassionate care in behavioral health services. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have learned from Natalia and would highly recommend her as a mentor and supervisor in social work supervision.

Natalia offers invaluable mental health support and provides advice and suggestions in a professional and helpful manner. She genuinely wants to see those working with her reach their true potential and has always made herself available for my personal and professional development in social work. After working with her for a year, I feel that I grew into a better social worker and clinician.

Natalia excels at setting reasonable and realistic goals and expectations that align with your skill and comfort level. I always felt at ease approaching her for social work supervision, whether I needed to debrief or discuss anything in more depth. She welcomed all of my questions and took the time to ensure I understood essential systems, behaviors, and standard procedures.

While being under the guidance of Natalia during my professional development in social work, I learned invaluable lessons about the values and compassion essential for a successful career. Natalia demonstrated immense patience and genuine care for her clients, which deeply influenced my approach to mental health support. I am truly grateful for the experience I gained through her social work supervision, as it helped shape me into the case manager I am today.

I had the privilege of being supervised by Natalia at the outset of my journey into the field of social work. She provided invaluable insight into the ethics and guiding principles of social work, which was crucial as I was new to working in the field. Natalia’s guidance was instrumental in helping me navigate difficult situations with clients, particularly in providing mental health support. Additionally, she possesses a wealth of knowledge about the resources available to both social service providers and clients on Oahu, helping them navigate these systems successfully. I would recommend Natalia to clients seeking support with a harm reduction lens and to any aspiring social worker looking for competent social work supervision and professional development in social work.