Norma Deering , LCSW

Norma Deering is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with 24 years of professional experience. She specializes in supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges related to self-esteem and motivation, and she brings focused experience with LGBTQ concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related struggles.

Norma assists clients facing job-related anxiety and offers practical guidance on job-seeking strategies and motivation. She also supports individuals and caregivers dealing with disabilities, chronic illness, cancer diagnoses, dementia or Alzheimer’s in a loved one, and the burnout that can accompany long-term caregiving. Those coping with new disabilities or injuries can work with her on managing anxiety and depressive reactions related to life changes.

Her approach is rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she develops individualized treatment conversations and plans tailored to each person’s unique needs. Norma is available to work with English- and Spanish-speaking clients and aims to help people take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. She also addresses anxiety tied to current events and political stressors, offering support for day-to-day pressures and fears.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Norma integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, which helps clients clarify personal values and build flexible responses to difficult thoughts and emotions rather than trying to eliminate them. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where acceptance and values-based action are important.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical skills for managing symptoms like worry, low mood, and stress, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change.

Client-centered therapy is another foundation of Norma’s practice, emphasizing empathetic listening and a collaborative relationship that honors each person’s experience. This approach supports self-exploration, confidence building, and stronger relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Norma works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy stays aligned with each person’s progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to receive support from home or on the go. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, maintain momentum between meetings, and access care that fits a client’s life and responsibilities.