Natalia Dapkus, Therapist

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

License: Residential Therapist
Ages Served: 10 to 65+

Natalie Dapkus is a residential therapist at the White Oak. Natalia’s core values are family and helping others through internal struggles and pains to become the best and truest form of self. Natalia aims to help her patrons cultivate present moment intentionality, emotional excellence, and a sense of belonging and support within their value dynamics and community. Natalia offers therapy with couples and individuals, women’s support and specialized groups, and a few other endeavor here.

When working with couples, Natalia uses evidenced based best practices from the works of John and Julie Gottman and a few others. With individuals Natalia uses ACT and DBT principles along with some works of Carl Jung and other psychodynamic experts. Natalia has a variety of other practices gained from years of attending women’s groups and other psychological trainings and cultural events in both South and North America as needed or desired by the patron. Natalia enjoys challenges and is willing to “think outside of the box” and be “crafty” in helping persons heal and enhance their functionality and wellness.

Natalia graduated with a Bachelor’s In Education Degree from Universidade Sao Palo, Brazil and completed her psychology degree at Trinity Christian College in Palos, USA. Natalia enjoys her family, reading, attending cultural events, and the cycling of the four seasons in Chicago.

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Fun Facts Q&A

What is your favorite place to visit in the World?
Natalia said, “I like to travel and visit with family and friends. I enjoy gardening, reading, and attending cultural events. My favorite place to visit in the United States is Wisconsin and my favorite place in Brazil is Natal or otherwise affectionately known as South Miami since its on the Northernmost edge of Brazil and has hundreds of miles of beach!”