NATALIE J. S. KOHLHAAS
MA, LPC, NCC, CPCS, C.Ht.
6000 Shakerag Hill #314 Peachtree City GA 30269 404-542-3502
imhcounseling@yahoo.com www.Natalie-Kohlhaas-LPC.com www.serenitytreehouse.com

Professional Summary

Natalie Kohlhaas is an anxiety specialist, clinical therapist, counselor and seminar leader. She is widely known for her work with anxiety disorders and therapeutic techniques for those clients with whom talk therapy “has failed.” She graduated with degrees in psychology from the Emory University, the University of Georgia, Oxford College, and GSPP. With more than 25 yrs. of experience she has been published over eight times and interviewed in print, radio and on podcasts. She volunteers her time with the Georgia Counselors Licensing Board as well as local business. With a background deeply rooted in tradition, she has integrated her wide-ranging experience into a program of psychological development and integrative mental health to include specialize services in Hypnotherapy, Brainspotting and CBT. Look for her most recent book Hello Anxiety as a resource for you and your family.

Her training with David Grand, and in Clinical Hypnotherapy has helped to shift the emotional residue of many clients and therapists. Not only has she has worked within the groundbreaking DID therapeutic community and the Brainspotting Community helping to train those who are currently addressing sever anxiety clients; her education has also included an internship with the Atlanta Anxiety Institute of Atlanta, multiple board member positions and speaking opportunities. Natalie has not only worked to train individuals, therapists, and family, but she has also worked with hospitals, Department of Family and Children Services, Charter Peachford Hospital in Atlanta, and the National Institute of Mental Health to formulate studies and procedures for of those who are in need.

With a background deeply rooted in tradition, she has integrated her wide-ranging experience into a program of psychological development and integrative mental health. Her working evidence-based model is founded not only on brain-based information but incorporates a nutritional and healthy lifestyle element where the mind, body, and spirit are addressed and released into their ability to heal, finding their place to exist within and without.

Natalie has been in practice for over 20 years and has had a multitude of working experiences. All of which have helped to form the individual she is today.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
National Certified Counselor as of Oct 27, 1999 #50265
Board Certified Professional Counselor March 2015 #15634
Certified Clinical Behavioral-Hypnotherapist as of 1998
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (Georgia) 1999 - 2001
Licensed Professional Counselor (Georgia) as of March 12, 2001 #LPC 003365
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor as of September 2018 #1164
National Board Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy 2018-2021 #3912
Certified Hypnotist 2021 #78315
Chi Sigma Iota 1997 #36405
Hypnosis Instructor 2022 #78315

Master Level Counselor with a Specialist in Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, #LPC0003365 * Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists * State of Georgia
National Certified Counselor #50265 • National Board for Certified Counselors
Certified Specialist in Hypnosis and PTSD #211179 • American Hypnosis Association
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor #1164 • Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia
Certified Clinical Behavioral Hypnotherapist • The Wellness Institute
Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy # 3912
National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
Certified Hypnotist #78315
National Guild of Hypnotists

EDUCATION
Argosy University Atlanta Georgia 1997 Degree: M.A. Psychology
Georgia School of Professional Psychology 1997 Specialty: Counseling
University of Georgia Athens, Georgia 1987 Degree: B.S. Psychology
Oxford College of Emory Oxford, Georgia 1984 Major: Psychology
University
The Wellness Institute Issaquah, Mass 1998 Certification: Clinical Hypnotherapist Specialty: Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy

Brainspotting
• Master Class work with David Grand founder and industry Brainspotting leader.
• Trained in Phase I, Phase II, Phase III.
• Supervision work with David Grand and Atlanta Supervisors.
• 500+ hours of hands on experience.
• Neuro-scientific training on the brain and neuroplasticity.

Hypnotherapy
• Clinical certification for Behavioral Heart Centered hypnotherapy as of 1998.
• 20 years of hands on experience working with clients using hypnotherapy techniques.
• 30+ hours of clinical hypnotherapy supervision.
• Additional accreditation with Hypnosis Motivation Institute.
• Professional member of the American Hypnosis Association.
• Certified Hypnosis Trainer – National Guild Hypnosis
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PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
• Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
• Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
• Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
• Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
• Provided the establishment of a support services network for clients.
• Helped to establish educational services for diagnosed clients, their support peers, and area therapists to educate themselves on best practices.
• Taught best practice classes to area therapists providing guidance for difficult cases.
• Observed students in the facility and offered advice and direction for treatment planning for those student requiring additional services.
• Briefed State and Federal officials on collective and specific findings.
• Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
• Led and facilitated parent educational groups on childhood behavioral stages and provided appropriate didactic interactions with each stage.
• Created and implemented training programs for new and existing employees.

Speaking and Writing
Papers Presented: Student Social Science Colloquium, DeKalb College
“Children of Alcoholics: Personality Characteristics”, 1995.
In-Service Lecture
“Enhancement of Personal Power and Skills to Overcome Work Related Stress.” 1996.
In-Service Lecture
“Motivation Skills and Coping and Difficult People.” 1997.
Online Publishing. Valor Online Learning Program. Valor.com
“Understanding Dissociation; The Interplay of Affect and Emotion.” 2008
Online Publishing. Valor Online Learning Program. Valor.com
“Understanding the Dissociation: The Impact of Trauma” 2008.
Online Publishing. Valor Online Learning Program. Valor.com
“What is Dissociation” 2008.
Continuing Education Presenter. Therapist as Partners, Best Practice Forum, Atlanta Marriot
“Developing and Strengthening Internal System Teams.” January 30, 2009
Continuing Education Presentation. South Metro MH/SA
“Anatomy of Anxiety.” May 18, 2018
Continuing Education Presenter. Serenity House Senoia, Serenity Tree House
“Invest In Yourself: Love Money and Ethics.” June 16, 2018
Continuing Education Presenter. Serenity House Senoia, Serenity Tree House
“Invest In Yourself: Love Money and Ethics.” August 24, 2018
Panel Member – Wellness Event. AVPRIDE. July 2022

Media and Interviews
Worth, M. (2016, August 3). Kohlhaas Offers Options for Change and Healing. The Citizen, pp. B1, B2.
Worth, M. (2016, October). Kohlhaas Offers options for change and healing. The Citizen Mail, p. 5.
Worth, M. (2016, December 28). ‘Tis the seasonal anxiety & depression. The Citizen, p. B1.
Kohlhaas, N. (2017, February 22). Alone? Overwhelmed? Change is possible. The Citizen, p. B4.
Kohlhaas, N. (2017, April 26). Is your child overwhelmed with school. The Citizen, p B3.
Kohlhaas, N. (2017, August 23). You are a Super Hero. The Citizen, p. B4.
Whetham, R. ( 2018, September 21). Brainspotting and Natalie Kohlhaas. TuneIn Radio iHeart Radio. WABMFM. New York.
Coughlin, M. (2019, October). Hero’s in Healthcare: Physical Healing Through Mental Peace. Fayette Woman, p 56.