- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- English Spanish
About Norma
Norma Deering is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 24 years of experience. She works with adults on stress and anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, and issues related to sexual orientation. She also supports people coping with job-related anxiety and those seeking help with job search strategies and motivation.
Norma helps people who are caring for someone with illness or disability and who may be experiencing caregiver burnout. She has experience supporting people dealing with cancer, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic conditions in a caregiver role. She also works with people who have recently experienced accidents or new disabilities and are facing anxiety or low mood because of those changes.
Her approach focuses on practical conversation and clearly defined steps. Sessions include talking through current problems, identifying patterns that get in the way, and trying small behavior changes to reduce distress. She uses methods that address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to build clearer choices and stronger coping skills.
Norma also addresses concerns tied to family background and attachment, including abandonment and blended family issues. She helps people look at how upbringing shapes expectations and relationship patterns without assigning blame to parents or caregivers.
Sessions are available in English and Spanish for adults. Norma works from a clinical background that draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Norma draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that sustain anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Norma will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps with day-to-day functioning and emotional regulation.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical advantages to help people keep consistent appointments while addressing family of origin patterns, caregiving strain, or work-related stress.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, LGBT issues, caregiver burnout, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation, goal-focused work, and behavior-based strategies drawn from several approaches to help people manage emotions and make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices with that credential in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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