Natalie Valentine

Natalie is a graduate-level clinical social work intern who provides counseling services to all individuals, with a focus on children, adolescents, and young adults. Currently, she is enrolled at the University of Georgia, where she will receive her Masters of Social Work in 2020. Natalie has experience working with children, adolescents, and families experiencing stressful situations in hospital settings, child advocacy centers, and community-based agencies. Her experience working in these settings has led Natalie to pursue a career in the mental health field.

In addition to her clinical internship at JF&CS, Natalie currently works as a Certified Child Life Specialist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where she provides developmentally-appropriate education and support to help children and families overcoming the challenges of hospitalization.