Natalie Dattilo-Ryan, Ph.D.
clinical psychologist,
educator & podcast guest
Hey,
Thank you for stopping by!
I’m on a mission to help people understand
themselves better.
I’m a clinical psychologist, instructor at Harvard Medical School, mom & step-mom of four beautiful children, writer, speaker, and wannabe world traveler. I’m on a mission to help people in midlife understand themselves better in order to take care of themselves better.
My approach is solution-focused, strengths-based, practical, and rooted in science. I’ll take the ‘woo’ out of wellness and teach you how to cultivate a personalized self-care practice for “real life.”
My aim is to help promote healthy and balanced living using psychological and wellness science that is:
◇ ACTIONABLE - steps you can take on your own at home TODAY.
◇ SUSTAINABLE - this is not a “quick fix” approach; this is your new lifestyle.
◇ EVIDENCE-BASED - there’s a science to this.
How Did We End Up Here?
Our social media feeds are flooded with messages telling us to “stay positive,” and it’ll all work out, “live your best life” like so and so influencer, and that self-care consists of a spa day, a green smoothie, a gold facemask, and a selfie (a #selfcareselfie with intention doesn’t count :)).
With everything going on in the world and our desire for a “quick fix,” it’s no wonder our collective mental health is in crisis. So what can we do about it? Before I share that with you, let me tell you about what has led me here. ⤵
Journey Here
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I received a Ph.D. in clinical health psychology from the University of Florida and completed my training at Indiana University School of Medicine, where I served as a member of the clinical and teaching faculty for 9 years before relocating my family to Boston.
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I served as director of psychology at Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
This was one of the most rewarding opportunities of my career, as it was in this role that my team and I weathered the global pandemic of 2020 offering treatment and support to physicians and many others through this challenging time.
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Prompted in many ways by the pandemic, which revealed just how easy it is to lose sight of what’s important, I now focus all my effort on translating cutting-edge research from psychology, neuroscience, and medicine into practical strategies for health & wellness, personal fulfillment, and success, and sharing it with people like you.
I Believe that...
…mindfulness, self-care, and mindset shouldn’t be difficult.
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…it’s ok to admit you’re not ok.
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…we’re capable of making positive & lasting changes in our life.
The Passion
As a therapist, I help people change their beliefs and behaviors to both treat and prevent mental health problems. I strongly believe prevention is the best cure.
I work with diverse people across the spectrum of wellness, including therapeutic intervention, mental strength training, and performance optimization. I’ve been doing this work for a decade and a half & I absolutely love it.
Speaking at summits, corporate events, and podcasts,
I love bringing these concepts to life so all can benefit
from these tools when we need them.
The Fancy Acronyms
I’m an expert in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - all highly effective, scientifically supported treatments for a number of problems, including depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, chronic pain, and insomnia. In fact, CBT is the only evidence-based therapy proven for reducing symptoms and distress associated with menopause.
I’m a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) & National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
- Mary Oliver
Recent Blog Posts:
If you’re ready to dive into some of my findings & research into topics such as self-care, mental well-being, and mindfulness, my blog is the perfect place to start.
