Natalia Bak, BS

Natalia Bak is an Associate Licensed Clinical Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical

Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University and a Bachelor of Science in

Neuroscience from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her background in neuroscience

informs her holistic view of therapy and her interest in how biology and lived experiences

together shape the way we think, feel, and relate to others.

Natalia has experience working with diverse and complex populations, including individuals in

correctional settings, where she developed a deep appreciation for approaching clients with

curiosity, compassion, and an understanding of the broader systems that shape their experiences.

Today, her clinical interests center on working with various clients, with particular

attention to family relationships, attachment, and the ways early experiences influence emotional

and behavioral patterns.

Natalia draws from psychodynamic, relational, attachment-based, and family systems

perspectives to explore the deeper experiences and relationships underlying presenting concerns.

She views therapy as a collaborative process that helps clients develop greater insight, strengthen

relationships, and create meaningful change.

She strives to provide a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment where clients and

families feel understood, supported, and empowered to engage in the therapeutic process.