Norma Platt, LCSW

Norma Platt is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She speaks English and Spanish and brings 12 years of professional experience to her practice. Her approach is practical and direct, focused on helping clients build skills they can use in daily life.

Norma uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. She also integrates mindfulness practices to help people calm their bodies and notice thoughts without getting swept away. Hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing are available tools she may draw on to boost motivation and focus during sessions.

Sessions are adapted to each person. Norma listens first, then suggests small, manageable steps to try between meetings. She emphasizes clear communication, safety, and respect while addressing sensitive topics like domestic violence, immigration issues, guilt, and shame.

Her work often centers on practical goals such as improving communication, rebuilding self-love, or finding direction and purpose after life changes. Norma aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful, not overwhelming.

People who choose her can expect a mix of skill teaching, short exercises, and collaborative problem solving. She encourages people to take things at a pace that feels right for them and to measure progress by concrete changes in daily life.

Online approaches and how they help

Norma uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and homework so progress can show up in day-to-day life. Mindfulness therapy helps people learn to observe thoughts and feelings without reacting immediately, which can reduce stress and improve emotional control.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Norma will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She collaborates to pick techniques and adjusts the plan as needs change so therapy stays focused and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are good for face-to-face interaction, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make scheduling easier and let people fit therapy into busy lives.