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A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with British Caribbean roots, I bring both clinical expertise and the grounded perspective that comes from lived experience. I understand that life can feel like a roller-coaster—with highs, lows, and constant cycles of new beginnings and endings. My career in mental health began in 2012, leading me to earn a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of South Florida. Since 2014, I have supported individuals and families across Florida and the Caribbean. Over time, I have adapted my practice to meet evolving needs, including the transition to Telehealth, allowing me to serve a broader and more diverse population while maintaining a consistent, supportive presence.
In our first session, you won’t be rushed or pressured. My priority is to create a space where you feel heard, safe, and understood. We will begin at your pace, focusing on what feels most important to you so that therapy starts to feel helpful and meaningful right away. Many clients leave sessions feeling lighter, with greater clarity and a sense of direction as they begin working toward their goals.
In addition to my clinical training and commitment to lifelong learning, I bring a calm, steady, and compassionate presence to my work. My lived experience and professional background allow me to meet clients with authenticity and understanding. As someone with British Caribbean roots, I also bring cultural awareness and sensitivity to identity, family dynamics, and diverse lived experiences. My exposure to different cultures through both personal and professional experiences helps me connect meaningfully with a wide range of clients.
When part of you wants to move forward — and part of you still hurts After experiencing domestic, sexual, or relational abuse, it can feel like you’re pulled in different directions. You may be carrying guilt, fear, anger, or even a desire for justice. You might have tried to move forward, but still find yourself holding onto parts of what happened. Some people carry deep feelings of shame or self-blame, questioning their worth or asking, “Why me?” These reactions can feel isolating, but they are more common than you may think. If you’re a parent, you may also be focusing all your energy on your children—making sure they feel safe and supported, often placing their needs before your own. You don’t have to carry this alone. Healing doesn’t happen all at once. Therapy can be a space where you move at a pace that feels safe, supported by curiosity and compassion. It’s okay if you’re still trying to make sense of what happened. I primarily work with individuals who have experienced domestic, sexual, and relational abuse and who are ready for a safe, steady space to begin healing. In our work together, we gently explore the parts of you holding pain, fear, anger, or guilt. As those parts begin to feel heard and supported, many clients begin to feel more grounded, rebuild self-confidence, and move forward with greater clarity. If you’re ready to begin—or even just thinking about it—I’d be honored to support you.
Top specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anger Management
Depression
Domestic Violence
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Florida
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is the primary foundation of my practice, which I intentionally integrate with somatic and relational approaches for deep, holistic healing. I guide you to safely access your core 'Self'—the calm, compassionate center of who you are—to heal the different 'parts' within your system. Rather than trying to fix your inner critics, protectors, or wounded aspects, we meet them with curiosity. Together, we listen to their positive intentions, help them release the heavy burdens of past trauma, and restore internal harmony. This non-shaming approach allows you to resolve inner conflicts, reclaim your self-worth, and lead your life from a place of grounded emotional confidence
Grief Therapy
Grief is a profound part of healing from relational trauma and major life transitions. Whether you are mourning the physical loss of a loved one, navigating the heavy ending of a relationship, or grieving the safety and validation you deserved but never received, every emotion you feel is welcome. Integrating my primary Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach, we honor the different parts of you that are carrying this deep pain, anger, or numbness. Rather than rushing your process, we work collaboratively and at your own pace to help your system gently untangle from the weight of loss, find meaning amid the pain, and step into a grounded space of healing and renewal.
Humanistic
If you are seeking a truly safe sanctuary to explore your internal world, this person-centered approach welcomes you—and every part of you—exactly as you are. Here, you are entirely free to express your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. I provide deep, attentive listening, heartfelt validation, and a calm, compassionate presence to help you feel deeply seen and understood. This collaborative space empowers you to safely unblend from overwhelming emotions, gain clarity, and reclaim your voice.
Psychodynamic
If you are ready to understand how your past experiences are shaping your present reality, a psychodynamic lens provides a vital map for our work. Together, we look at the relational patterns and earlier life events—often rooted in childhood—to gain deep insight into how your unique history impacts your current self-identity and relationships. By combining this insight with my primary Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach, we don't just analyze your past; we actively locate and gently tend to the younger parts of you that are still carrying those old survival strategies. This collaborative process allows you to gain profound self-awareness, break free from repetitive, painful cycles, and build a deeply anchored, unshakeable sense of self.
Experiential Therapy
"Healing from relational trauma and abuse requires more than just intellectually talking about the past—it requires a present-moment, felt experience of safety. This is where mindfulness and experiential therapy meet. Instead of just analyzing a painful pattern, we work actively in the session to notice how that pattern shows up in your body and thoughts right now. Guided by my primary Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, mindfulness becomes our tool to gently slow things down, allowing you to 'unblend' from overwhelming triggers and actively dialogue with the parts of you that are hurting. This experiential approach moves therapy out of your head and into a living, breathing space, empowering your core Self to safely witness, comfort, and transform your oldest survival strategies in real time."
20 ratings with written reviews
April 23, 2026
Norlan is engaging and supportive. She seems to really care. I have noticed significant improvement in my mental quality and I credit her for that.
March 10, 2026
She listens to me - sometimes she has no choice because I won't shut up (lol) but she just listens. When she speaks to me it is very calming, soothing, and it seems that is what I need. However, she is more than welcome to get tougher on me. I may need that - a rude awakening. But I know the way she speaks to me is all out of caring, and that is something I am lacking - having that person that understand and doesn't judge my irrational behavior. Overall I very much enjoy our sessions
March 10, 2026
First impressions are lasting impressions and she made a positive first impression on me. Very patient and understanding while I was dealing with technical difficulties. And is willing to work around my complicated schedule. I'm also finding some of the suggestions she has given me already helpful after just our first visit.