Shira Natanov

“My therapeutic approach is validation-focused, culturally responsive, and grounded in each client’s intrinsic motivation to change. I believe that when clients feel fully safe and supported, they can be gently and purposefully challenged to grow toward their goals. I have seen this process unfold in my practice and witnessed the profound growth that can emerge when safety and challenge coexist.”

Shira’s approach is validation-focused, culturally responsive, and grounded in each client’s capacity for growth. She creates a safe and supportive environment while also helping clients move toward meaningful change with intention and purpose.

Specialities

• Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Anxiety
• Emotion dysregulation
• Grief and loss
• Suicide risk

Who Shira Helps

• Teens
• Adults
• Couples
• Families
• High-risk adolescents
• Individuals navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges

Bio, Education, Training, and Certifications

Shira Natanov, LMHC, is Director of Clinical Training at the Tikvah clinic, where she leads therapist training, oversees the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program, and supports clinical teams in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. Shira provides care in English and Hebrew.

She utilizes a range of evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and its specialized adaptations (DBT-Prolonged Exposure, DBT for Eating Disorders, and DBT for PTSD), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, mindfulness, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and the SPACE program.