The difference

Most therapy waits for

Own the pattern. Change the story.

Learn the tools to navigate what comes next.

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What Own It is

Specialist therapy. No soft packaging.

Most therapy enters at crisis. Own It enters at transition, in the moments before things break. New marriage, new parenthood, a move, a question that won't go away.

I work with individuals navigating those moments, and with couples who want tools before the cracks show. Direct, focused, and built to cut through fast.

"No long waitlists. No vague pricing. Book a session and let's get to work."

Natalie Gates, LPC, Denver-based therapist, hand-building pottery
Where you fit in

Who comes to Own It

For individuals

Feel like you've lost your way?

You're functioning. You're getting through the days. But something feels off. You're stuck in old patterns, disconnected from yourself, or unsure what you actually want.

"Is this the life I actually want?" Individual therapy
For couples

Something feels different between you?

You're not in crisis. But the conversations aren't the same, the distance is growing, or you're finding yourselves caught in the same patterns.

"How do we find our way back to each other?" Couples therapy
Natalie Gates, LPC, Denver, Colorado therapist at Own It Counseling
The therapist

Hi, I'm Natalie.

I help individuals and couples reconnect with themselves, strengthen their relationships, and create lives that feel more authentic and aligned.

I don't read from a script, I don't hold space indefinitely, and I won't soft-package what I see. If you're ready to actually look at what's keeping you stuck, I'll tell you what I notice, clearly and directly, and we'll get to work.

My approach draws on Reality Therapy, attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and existential approaches. I focus on what's in your control, what you actually want, and whether the way you're living is getting you closer to it or further away.

"It's not your fault. But it is your responsibility."

LPC Gottman Method Level 1 & 2 Trauma-Informed Care Reality Therapy / Choice Theory Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
New relationship / newlyweds

"Before the patterns get set in stone."

New parenthood

"Your identity shifted. Your relationship is catching up."

Relocation

"New city. Same unresolved dynamic."

Plans & pricing

What working together looks like

No long waitlists. No vague timelines. Inquire and let's get started.

$180 /session

60-Minute Sessions

For individuals or couples, a focused session to name what's stuck and start moving it.

  • Individuals or couples
  • Denver & Colorado (online)
  • Reality Therapy, Attachment Theory & Gottman Method
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$600 /intensive

3.5-Hour Couples Intensive

Stop having the same fight. A dedicated block to slow down the conflict and start building something different.

  • For couples
  • Denver & Colorado (online)
  • Breaking conflict cycles & post-rupture repair
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In their words

No script. Just what our clients say.

Real feedback from real clients, shared with permission.

Common questions

What people ask before they reach out.

Natalie responds within 48 hours. If it sounds like a good fit, she'll suggest a short discovery call (usually 20 minutes) to answer any questions before booking a first session. No commitment required at that stage.
That's actually most of Own It's clients. Proactive work, coming in at a transition point rather than a breaking point, is where Natalie's approach works best. If you're feeling stuck, not broken, you're in the right place.
Natalie is licensed to practice in Colorado (LPC) and operates online. Read more in our FAQ →
No. Own It specifically works with couples who want tools before things break. Newlyweds, couples entering parenthood, couples navigating a move: these are the transitions where early intervention makes the biggest difference.
Newlyweds celebrating the beginning of something new
New relationship / newlyweds

"Before the patterns get set in stone."

From Natalie

Writing

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Ready to get to work?

No vague timelines. No soft packaging. Inquire below and let's start.

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