- Works in English
- Habla español
- Focus on codependency
About Norma
Norma Deering is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas with 24 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, motivation, and self-esteem. Norma speaks English and Spanish and aims to meet people where they are with sensitivity and respect.
She helps people who are dealing with job-related anxiety, career transitions, and motivation for job seeking. Norma also supports those facing grief, trauma, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related challenges. Codependency and attachment issues are included among the concerns she addresses.
Norma has experience supporting caregivers and people coping with chronic illness, cancer, recent accidents, or disability. She helps caregivers who are burnt out from long-term care of a loved one, including dementia or Alzheimer’s situations. Her work includes managing anxiety and depression that comes after major health changes.
Her approach is collaborative and tailored. She adapts the conversation and treatment plan to each person’s needs. Norma names compassion, respect, and sensitivity as central to how she works.
Norma also acknowledges stress tied to current events and politics and offers help for anxiety that stems from day-to-day pressures. If Spanish is preferred she can provide services in Spanish and says “Estoy aquí para ayudarle”.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that matter. It helps with anxiety, avoidance, and getting unstuck when life feels overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or anger concerns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, needs, and preferences and suggest approaches that fit. Together you can try different techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps you make steady progress.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on a busy day. It also makes it simpler to keep regular appointments during caregiving demands, medical recovery, or job transitions. Speak with the therapist when scheduling to find the most convenient way to meet and to decide which methods and tools will be most helpful for your situation.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Norma commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and codependency among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, tailored approach and draws on several methods to meet practical needs and goals. Conversations focus on what the person wants to change and how to get there.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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