Natalie Insinna

Provide individual, couples, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults ages 5+, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, relationship concerns, and life transitions Utilize integrative, evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, CPT, EFT, exposure-based therapies, play therapy, and creative arts interventions tailored to client needs Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized, strength-based treatment plans supporting emotional regulation, insight, and resilience

Social Worker - SOL Mental Health - Massapequa & Melville, NY

(2026-01)

• Provide individual, couples, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults ages 5+, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, relationship concerns, and life transitions
• Utilize integrative, evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, CPT, EFT, exposure-based therapies, play therapy, and creative arts interventions tailored to client needs
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized, strength-based treatment plans supporting emotional regulation, insight, and resilience
• Collaborate with families, educators, medical providers, and interdisciplinary care teams to promote holistic, developmentally informed care across settings

Social Worker - RBK Pediatrics - Commack, NY

(2025-03 - 2025-12)

• Provide individual and family therapy to clients ages 3–26, addressing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns
• Utilize evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, play therapy, and family systems models to support children, adolescents, and young adults
• Collaborate closely with families, pediatricians, and school personnel to create integrative treatment plans
• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments to tailor interventions to client needs

Social Worker - Glacier Psychology Services - Huntington, NY

(2024-05 - 2025-03)

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with children, adolescents, families, and couples.
• Employ evidence-based modalities, including psychodynamic, strength-based, CBT, MI, and mindfulness practices, to support clients with bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and behavioral disorders.
• Commit to lifelong learning and academic excellence, continually pursuing professional development opportunities.
• Create a safe, non-judgmental environment to promote personal growth, healing, and resilience in children, teens, adults, couples, and families.

Social Worker - Oceanside Elementary School #3 - Oceanside, NY

(2024-07 - 2024-11)

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions, addressing the psychosocial needs of school-age children.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to identify students' needs and challenges.
• Facilitate one-on-one student observations, counseling sessions, and classroom social-emotional learning lessons.
• Lead 6-week sessions focused on specific social-emotional topics.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with school personnel and students.
• Manage crises and de-escalate situations effectively.

Social Work Intern - Barnum Woods Elementary School - East Meadow, NY

(2023-09 - 2024-05)

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for students.
• Participate in and facilitated one-on-one student observations, individual counseling sessions, and classroom social-emotional learning lessons and activities.
• Coordinate 8-week small group sessions. (i.e., banana splits for children with divorced or separated caregivers or social skills groups)
• Cultivate and sustain professional relationships with school staff and students.
• Demonstrate proficiency in crisis de-escalation and effective crisis management.

Social Work Intern - East Meadow High School - East Meadow, NY

(2023-09 - 2024-05)

• Conduct personalized counseling sessions to support the emotional well-being of individual students.
• Engage in student observations, private counseling sessions, classroom social-emotional learning lessons with a Peer Mentors/Leaders program, and various activities.
• Develop and maintain strong professional connections with both school staff and students.
• Exhibit expertise in crisis de-escalation and effective crisis management techniques to address and manage challenging situations within the school community.

Social Work Intern - New York University, Gregory Jacko Jackson School, PS 284 - New York, NY

(2022-08 - 2023-05)

• Provided individual and group counseling sessions for students
• Learned to identify school-age children's psychosocial needs and complete biopsychosocial assessments
• Attended and conducted one-on-one student observations, one-on-one counseling sessions, classroom social-emotional learning lessons and activities, and 6-week small group sessions
• Developed and maintained professional relationships with school personnel and students
• De-escalation of crises and crisis management
• Produced case notes using the SOAP method

Student Intern - Temple University Internship, Resiliency Resource Center - Philadelphia, PA

(2020-08 - 2022-05)

• Conducted consultations to screen students for participation in RRC programs and resources.
• Investigated and educated on the use of computer-based programs, smartphone apps, meditation CDs, printed and web-based resources, and PowerPoint workshops for students struggling with mental health diagnoses
• Collaborated with interns and staff on creating new workshops, webinars, and resources for students
• Participated in Yoga, Mindful-Based Strength Practice, Skills-Based Groups, and weekly meetings

Psychology Intern, Student Observer - Barnum Woods Elementary School - East Meadow, NY

(2020-08 - 2022-05)

• Observed student services provided by an experienced elementary school social worker to learn about current school social work practices
• Learned to identify school-age children's psychosocial needs
• Attended and participated in one-on-one student observations, classroom social skills activities, and therapy groups (i.e., banana splits for children with divorced or separated caregivers) conducted by the social worker
• Developed and maintain professional relationships with school personnel and students

Research Assistant - Temple University Infant and Child Lab - Ambler, PA

(2020-08 - 2020-12)

• Conducted research on language acquisition, parent-child play interactions, spatial development, and memory development
• Observed and coded behaviors in virtual studies
• Recruited study participants via email and phone
• Supported study administration using Excel

English Language Tutor and Teacher's Assistant - Temple University Rome, Liceo Terenzio Mamiani - Rome, IT

(2020-01 - 2020-05)

• Taught high school English lessons to 20-30 Italian students, 3 times per week
• Planned lessons for students focused on American culture, English grammar and pronunciation, and American English
• Updated "Be a Tutor Roma" website with "recipes" for future tutors to use when teaching
• Provided one-on-one student mentoring during after-school hours to help with English-language homework
• Observed student behavior and classroom practices in an Italian high school

Dance Teacher - The NY Dancer's Studio - East Meadow, NY

(2018-09)

• Conduct dynamic, inclusive dance lessons and choreograph multiple routines across diverse styles.
• Lead warm-ups, cool-downs, rehearsals, and support event management.
• Manage studio social media and coordinate student participation in full-length productions.

Nanny - Multiple Families - Wantagh, Huntington, Long Beach, East Meadow, NY

(2014-05)

• Provide attentive, nurturing care, ensuring children's safety and emotional well-being.
• Create structured schedules including meals, naps, educational activities, and playtime.
• Communicate effectively with parents, sharing updates and addressing concerns.

Master of Social Work - Social Work - New York University (2023-08 - 2024-05)

Master of Social Work - Social Work - New York University Abroad (2024-01 - 2024-01)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Italian - Temple University (2018-08 - 2022-05)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Italian - Temple University Abroad (2020-01 - 2020-05)

Psychology Honors Program - Psychology - Temple University (2020-08 - 2022-05)