About Natasha

Natasha Morales is a licensed psychotherapist and life coach renowned for her work with crime victims, particularly survivors of homicide victims. In 2011, she was recognized by the Queens Chronicle as one of the “Most Amazing Women in Queens County” for her significant contributions to trauma recovery and victim advocacy.

With over a decade of experience as the Director of the Crime Victim Advocacy Program at the Queens District Attorney’s Office, Natasha has earned numerous accolades for her dedication to helping victims heal and reclaim their lives. In addition to her work with crime victims, she has spent nearly ten years volunteering with the anti-violence program Star Track, empowering children in underserved communities to make life-affirming choices.

Natasha is also passionate about holistic well-being and has used her beauty business as a platform to give back, offering free makeup and grooming services to underserved populations, including domestic violence survivors and high school seniors. Her outreach efforts have been featured in various media, including a recent segment on PIX 11 News.

A committed advocate for mental health education, Natasha founded Renewing Our Minds, a nonprofit organization aimed at integrating mental health curriculum into public schools. Her advocacy extends to presenting workshops and summits focused on trauma recovery and mental health awareness.

Natasha began her academic journey at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, pursuing a law degree before switching her focus to psychology. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology from the State University of New York at Old Westbury, and later earned a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Adelphi University.