Natalie holds a BA in Sociology (2005) and Master's of Social Work (2009) from Indiana University.

Natalie began her career in 2005, working with adults diagnosed with chronic mental illness. She gained years of experience working as a medical social worker addressing addiction, end of life issues, crisis intervention, and the psychosocial management of acute and chronic illness.

Natalie entered private clinical practice in 2015 and opened Natalie Grantner LCSW LLC in 2017. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Indiana and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She is currently pursuing her clinical hours, professional supervision and education to practice as a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS).  In addition to clinical practice, she is committed to aiding in the education and professional development of social work students at Indiana University Northwest and regularly provides BSW and MSW students field supervision.