Harvey Norris , LCSW

Harvey Norris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 35 years of experience in the mental health field. As an LCSW he is a clinician trained to provide psychotherapy and case management for a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, and suicidal ideation. He has particular experience working with trauma survivors, veterans, and active duty service members, and he brings that background to work with addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and chronic illness or pain.

His therapeutic stance is person-centered, grounded in warmth and compassion, and guided by a commitment to treat each individual with dignity and respect. He begins by meeting people where they are and collaborating to move forward along the path the client wants, while avoiding labels that can stigmatize. He views change as a process that requires courage and effort, and he offers support to help shape a more fulfilling life.

Outside of his clinical work he values long-standing personal connections - he has been married since 1994 to a partner from a relationship that began in 1989, and they are raising five children. At home a terrier named Scruffy or Mr. Scruffles humorously presides over the household. Harvey appreciates those who reach out to explore whether working together might help them meet their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Harvey Norris draws on established approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and depression; it is useful for managing stress, mood concerns, and some patterns of addiction. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge, often applied when past events continue to affect daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with impulsivity, relationship challenges, and intense emotional reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Harvey works collaboratively with clients to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and then recommends or integrates methods that fit each person’s circumstances. This collaboration helps ensure treatment aligns with the client’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or geographic constraints and allow ongoing access to a licensed professional from different locations, supporting continuity of care and convenience.