MSW, LCSW
Natalie Jay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in San Diego County with a specialty in depression, anxiety, trauma, couple therapy, and addiction. She has a bachelor's degree in Psychological & Brain Sciences from Washington University in St. Louis and a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from San Diego State University. Natalie has over eight years of experience as a clinical social worker and worked for county non-profit agencies as well as private rehabilitation agencies. She has spent much of her clinical training working with clients in addiction with co-occurring disorders. She lives with her partner, her beloved orange tabby feline Butterscotch, and two guinea pigs.
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