Norma Deering, LCSW
Texas LCSW supporting stress and growth
- Stress and anxiety support
- Spanish and English therapy
- Caregiver and trauma support
About Norma Deering
Norma Deering is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of professional experience, practicing in Texas. She brings extensive experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges related to self-esteem and motivation. Norma works with LGBTQ+ concerns and assists with relationship, family, intimacy, and career-related issues, offering practical strategies for job seeking and workplace distress.
She provides targeted support for individuals dealing with disability or sudden health changes, and for caregivers experiencing burnout from caring for loved ones with conditions such as cancer, dementia, or Alzheimer’s. Norma also assists those coping with accidents or new disabilities, helping to manage anxiety and depressive reactions that can follow major life events.
Norma uses a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs. She emphasizes collaborative work aimed at increased motivation, improved coping, and greater life satisfaction. Her range of specialties includes grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, sleep concerns, anger, and many issues related to attachment and family dynamics.
Norma offers services in both English and Spanish, and she is accepting new clients. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which indicates advanced professional training in social work and clinical practice.
She provides targeted support for individuals dealing with disability or sudden health changes, and for caregivers experiencing burnout from caring for loved ones with conditions such as cancer, dementia, or Alzheimer’s. Norma also assists those coping with accidents or new disabilities, helping to manage anxiety and depressive reactions that can follow major life events.
Norma uses a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs. She emphasizes collaborative work aimed at increased motivation, improved coping, and greater life satisfaction. Her range of specialties includes grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, sleep concerns, anger, and many issues related to attachment and family dynamics.
Norma offers services in both English and Spanish, and she is accepting new clients. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which indicates advanced professional training in social work and clinical practice.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Norma Deering have?
Norma Deering has 24 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Is Norma Deering a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are TX LCSW 12595.
In which languages does Norma Deering provide therapy?
Norma provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Norma Deering located?
Norma Deering is located in Texas.
How can I work with Norma Deering as my therapist?
You can work with Norma Deering through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Norma Deering work with international clients?
Norma Deering does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Norma Deering cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Norma’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Norma. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Norma Deering integrates evidence-informed methods to address a wide range of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on actions that align with their values - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, and is effective for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist reflects and supports the individual’s own goals and self-directed growth, which can help with self-esteem, relationship issues, and motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Norma collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she will recommend or combine methods that best fit the client’s situation. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what is most helpful for the individual.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to access support from home. These options allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing, consistent care while accommodating different communication preferences and life demands.