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Norma Deering, LCSW

Compassionate clinician focused on practical coping

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Credential held
LCSW
Practises from
Texas
Years in practice
24
Languages
English, Spanish
Methods listed
10
Sessions
Online

About Norma

Norma Deering uses person-centered and evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Texas and brings 24 years of professional experience to her work. Norma speaks English and Spanish and offers practical guidance for everyday struggles.

Her sessions focus on clear, usable tools that fit into a busy life. She helps with job-related anxiety, motivation, and job-seeking techniques.

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Background and approach

She also supports people coping with grief, trauma, intimacy-related concerns, and self-esteem challenges. Norma has experience helping people facing chronic illness, cancer, caregiving strain, dementia or Alzheimer’s in a loved one, and disability-related adjustments. She also works with those who have experienced accidents and the anxiety or depression that can follow.

Compassion fatigue and addictions are other areas she addresses. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to shape sessions. Conversations are tailored to each person’s needs and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Norma describes her style as respectful and compassionate, aiming to make therapy understandable and practical. She encourages small steps toward clearer thinking, better coping, and more satisfying daily routines.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on values and small actions that matter. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors, then introduces practical exercises to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and career stress.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best. Sessions begin with a discussion of goals and preferences, and techniques are adjusted as needs change over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for a full conversation and visual cues, while phone calls work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are convenient for short check-ins, homework, or brief coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving schedules, or travel without losing continuity of care.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Norma commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and career pressures. Additional focuses include grief, trauma, compassion fatigue, addictions, and ADHD.
What is her general therapeutic approach?
Sessions blend client-centered work with approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, and EFT to build practical skills and clarify values. Therapy aims to create tools people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Norma has 24 years of professional experience in social work and related clinical roles. That background informs her work with long-term medical issues, caregiving stress, and workplace anxiety.
Where is Norma licensed and based?
She is licensed in Texas as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with license number TX LCSW 12595. Her practice is located in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She notes she can conduct therapy in Spanish when preferred.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to connect depending on needs and schedule.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the subscriber plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
24 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish