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Norma Deering, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Anxiety and caregiving support
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT use
- Spanish language
- Job and motivation help
About Norma
Norma Deering is a Texas Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 24 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and concerns related to LGBTQ+ identity. She also supports those coping with job stress, motivation, and self-esteem issues.
Norma works with people facing caregiving burnout, including those caring for someone with cancer, dementia, or disability. She also supports individuals who have sustained an accident or developed a disability and now face anxiety or depression about their changed circumstances. She offers services in English and Spanish.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses client-centered techniques and elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) when appropriate. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking rather than abstract theory.
Norma aims to work through everyday pressures, including anxiety related to current events or political stress, by identifying patterns that increase worry and testing small behavior changes. She helps with relationship communication, intimacy-related concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, and career decision stress.
Her background includes long-term clinical work in Texas settings supporting adults with a wide range of co-occurring issues like chronic pain, body image struggles, codependency, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress. She emphasizes straightforward discussion, skill practice, and concrete coping steps to make daily life more manageable.
How CBT, ACT, and client-centered methods work online
Norma uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test clearer responses. CBT sessions focus on identifying patterns, practicing small behavior changes, and tracking what works for daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and build committed steps even when strong emotions are present. ACT tools can help with anxiety, grief, and chronic stress by shifting the focus toward meaningful action.She also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize listening and reflecting the client's concerns back in straightforward terms. That approach supports practical problem solving and helps decide which skills-based approach to try next. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review goals and adjust methods based on what helps most.
Session formats were not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of structured skills practice and open discussion in remote sessions to address anxiety, caregiver stress, relationship communication, and work-related problems.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ concerns, caregiving burnout, grief, sleep problems, anger, relationship communication, and work-related distress.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. Sessions include practical exercises to shift thinking and behavior.
What is her professional background?
She has 24 years of professional work experience supporting adults in clinical settings and community care roles.
What license does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and based in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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