Therapist profile
Norma Deering, LCSW
LCSW focused on stress and family concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Caregiver burnout
- Job-related anxiety
About Norma
Norma Deering is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 24 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and issues around self-esteem. She also supports clients with concerns related to LGBTQ experiences and job-related anxiety.
Norma offers practical problem-solving and straightforward conversation. She helps people who are managing caregiving burnout, whether from caring for someone with cancer, dementia, or a disability. She also works with people adjusting after an accident or a new disability and addresses anxiety and depression that follow those events.
Sessions often include concrete techniques to manage anxiety and build motivation for job seeking or day-to-day tasks. Norma uses methods drawn from acceptance and commitment approaches, cognitive behavioral work, and client-centered conversation to help people notice what matters and take small, doable steps. She checks in on what is working and adjusts plans as needed.
She will speak with clients in English or Spanish when preferred. Norma pays attention to practical life pressures, including stress tied to current events or political news, and helps people develop ways to cope with that ongoing tension.
Her style is direct and respectful. New clients are guided through a short matching questionnaire and a first-session scheduling step. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How Norma’s approaches translate to online work
Norma draws on a mix of approaches that focus on present problems and clear steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with personal values, which can be useful for motivation and coping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve sleep and mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to what the person says so sessions stay focused on the issues that matter most to them.Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. Norma works collaboratively to pick methods that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts techniques when something isn’t working, so the plan grows out of each person’s experience.
Session format details are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a day, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and allow for Spanish- or English-language conversations without travel. The focus is on practical skills and supports that fit into everyday life rather than on any single technique.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with at home?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family-related concerns as listed in her specialties.
What is her style of therapy?
She uses client-centered conversations combined with practical techniques from ACT, CBT, and DBT to address day-to-day challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including caregiving stress and adjustment after accidents.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices with that credential in that state.
Can she work with Spanish-speaking clients?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
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