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Natalie Varela, LAPC, therapist at Sunflower Radiance Counseling

Natalie Varela, LAPC

(she/her)

You Don't Have to Navigate It Alone.

Somatic & EMDR Therapy for Children 6+, Teens & Adults

Whatever brings you to therapy, you deserve a space where you can feel safe, understood, and supported. Natalie takes a collaborative, whole-person approach to help you explore what you're experiencing, understand how your experiences have shaped you, and reconnect with your own sense of strength and possibility.

📍 Delaware County, Pennsylvania — In-person therapy
💻 Pennsylvania & Florida — Online therapy

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Who I Work With

Natalie works with children 6+, teens, and adults navigating emotional, behavioral, relational, and life challenges. She recognizes that what someone is experiencing doesn't exist in isolation and considers the individual, their relationships, environment, and experiences when creating a path forward.

You May Be Looking for Support With

  • Anxiety & Depression

    Support for persistent worry, low mood, overwhelm, or feeling disconnected from yourself and the people around you.

  • Trauma & Difficult Experiences

    A compassionate space to process experiences that may continue to affect how you feel, think, relate, or move through the world.

  • Relationships Challenges

    Support for navigating conflict, communication difficulties, changing relationships, and patterns that affect connection with others.

  • Life Transitions & Change

    Support through changes, uncertainty, or difficult seasons that can leave you feeling unsure of what comes next.

  • Identity & Self-Connection

    Support for exploring who you are, how you see yourself, and what may be getting in the way of feeling connected to yourself.

  • Emotional Regulation & Coping

    A space to explore intense emotions, emotional patterns, and ways of responding that may no longer feel helpful.

A Space Where You Can Be Yourself

  • 🌻 LGBTQIA+ & Gender-Affirming

  • 🌻 Neurodiversity-Affirming

  • 🌻 Ethical Non-Monogamy Affirming

A Space to Feel Safe, Heard & Empowered

Natalie brings a collaborative and curious approach to therapy, drawing from EMDR, somatic approaches, Parts Work, EFT, and play and creative expression based on your needs. Together, you'll have space to explore your experiences at a pace that feels supportive to you.

  • You Are the Expert on You

    Natalie values your perspective and lived experience, working collaboratively rather than assuming she knows what is best for you.

  • Connecting Mind & Body

    Natalie helps you explore the connection between what you're experiencing emotionally and what you may be experiencing in your body, creating greater awareness and connection.

  • Whole-Person Support

    Natalie considers the connections between your mind, body, relationships, environment, and experiences, recognizing that each can shape how you experience yourself and the world.

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Credentials & Specialized Training

✓ Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (#APC000478) in Pennsylvania

✓ Out-of-State Registered Telehealth Provider (#TPIH157) in Florida

✓ Emotional Freedom Technique (Psychological Acupressure) Credential

✓ Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained

Insurance & Fees

Natalie is in-network with a variety of insurance plans. Because insurance participation varies by therapist, you can view the plans Natalie currently accepts below.

    • Aetna

    • Allied Trades Assistance Program (ATAP)

    • Anthem

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • BCBS Federal Employee Plan

    • Capital BlueCross

    • Cigna

    • Empire BCBS

    • Excellus BCBS

    • Florida Blue

    • Geisinger (GHP)

    • HealthAdvocate

    • Highmark

    • Horizon BCBS

    • Independence Administrators

    • Independence Blue Cross (IBX)

    • Keystone Health Plan East

    • LifeSolutions EAP

    • Mental Health Consultants (MHC)

    • Meritain Health

    • Premera BCBS

    • Regence BCBS

    • Regional Care

    • UPMC

Self-pay options are also available. Learn more about therapy costs and available options on our Insurance & Fees page.

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  • Step 1: Connect With Us

    Take the first step by contacting us. We're here to answer your questions and help you get started.

  • Step 2: We'll Guide You

    Together, we'll help you find the therapist who is the best fit for your needs, goals, and preferences.

  • Step 3: Begin Healing Together

    Meet your therapist, build a trusting relationship, and begin working toward meaningful growth and lasting change.

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