- Addictions
- Trauma
- CBT and DBT
About Norma
Norma Clark is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship problems. Norma also supports people dealing with grief, self-esteem, stress, sleep problems, and parenting challenges.
Her work draws on practical, hands-on methods rather than jargon. She listens without judgment and helps people identify patterns that make life harder. Sessions include learning coping skills to manage mood, behavior, and stress in daily life.
Norma has a long history in crisis and trauma work, with experience in individual and group therapy settings. She has worked with clients facing dual diagnosis and substance use concerns. That background informs how she approaches safety, stabilization, and next steps when things feel overwhelming.
She uses several therapeutic styles to match the person and the problem. Those include client-centered methods that prioritize the client’s perspective, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to build awareness and calm. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change.
Practical tools often show up in her work. Norma has used art, music, movement, and writing as ways for people to express and process difficult feelings. She helps people develop routines and skills that fit real life demands like work, school, and relationships.
How Norma’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening to the person and making the therapist’s responses reflect the client’s concerns; online sessions can keep that direct, respectful conversation while you work through what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns; online meetings can include homework, thought records, and step-by-step behavior plans. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be practiced and reviewed during remote sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Norma will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She will adjust the focus over time based on what helps with things like mood stability, relationship patterns, or managing cravings and stress.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list them here. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit around work, school, or caregiving because they remove travel time and can be scheduled during a break. Other practical benefits include using shorter check-ins when days are busy, sharing written exercises between meetings, or doing mindfulness and grounding practices together without needing to come into an office.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship issues, and stress.
How would she approach therapy with me?
She uses client-centered listening paired with practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior tools, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help manage symptoms and build skills.
How much experience does she have?
Norma has 15 years of clinical experience working primarily with adults in individual and group therapy, including crisis and trauma settings.
Is she a licensed therapist and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Texas and practices in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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