Norma Deering , LCSW

Norma Deering is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 24 years of professional experience. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, LGBTQ+ related issues, self-esteem and motivation challenges, and a wide range of other life difficulties. Norma offers practical support for job-related anxiety and can assist with job-seeking strategies and motivation to help clients navigate workplace stressors and career transitions.

She has experience supporting people living with disabilities as well as caregivers who are experiencing burnout related to caregiving responsibilities, including situations involving cancer diagnoses, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other disabilities. Norma also helps clients cope with anxiety and depression that follow accidents or the onset of a disability. Her work includes attention to addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Norma approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, customizing conversations and treatment plans to fit each client’s specific needs and goals. She encourages the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life and provides steady support through that process. Norma provides services in both English and Spanish and is available to work with new clients who are located in Texas. Estoy aquí para ayudarle

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Norma Deering draws from several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, and to commit to meaningful goals - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behavior - it can be effective for depression, anxiety, and sleep or anger concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the process, using empathy and collaboration to help clients explore their values and strengths and to build self-esteem and motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Norma works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors methods so that therapy aligns with what the person hopes to accomplish. This collaborative planning helps clients feel involved and supported as treatment evolves.

Online therapy with Norma is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it possible to fit sessions into busy schedules, to continue care during life transitions, and to connect from different locations within Texas, while working with a licensed professional who adapts approaches to each client’s situation.