- Trauma aware
- Goal focused
- Warm and direct
About Norma
She brings four years of counseling experience and has worked with clients from a range of cultural, religious, socio-economic, and LGBT backgrounds. Her past work includes supporting people after sexual assault and other traumatic events, and assisting those living with mood disorders and panic symptoms. Norma pays attention to each person’s story and respects their pace.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Motivational Interviewing and she adapts sessions to the client’s goals. Sessions focus on practical skills - identifying thought patterns, building coping strategies, and strengthening motivation to change. She emphasizes self-care, coping skills, and recognizing personal strengths.
Norma describes her style as warm, interactive, and non-judgmental. She aims to empower clients through guided reflection and hands-on practice. Conversations are direct but respectful, with an emphasis on small, achievable steps toward healthier routines.
If someone is unsure where to begin, she supports that first step and helps set realistic goals. Norma invites clients to explore what matters most to them and to try approaches tailored to their needs.
How her approaches guide online work
Norma uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors that follow. CBT sessions typically include practical exercises and small steps to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, mood issues, panic symptoms, and sleep or eating problems.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their reasons for change. This method focuses on building motivation and clarifying personal goals, which often supports work on addictions, impulsivity, or sustaining treatment plans.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. Norma collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts pace and techniques as progress unfolds, and checks in regularly about what is or isn’t working.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit into work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and make short check-in sessions easier to arrange. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions to match your daily life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, and self-esteem and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions are warm, interactive, and client-oriented. She focuses on practical skills and collaborative goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a counselor in a variety of settings and with diverse backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.