Dr. Danielle Norman
(she/her)
Hi! My name is Danielle. I have a Doctorate in Psychology and a License in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have worked with clients in a number of outpatient settings since 2011 and have been in private practice since 2019. My specialties include childhood trauma/trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment, interpersonal conflict, family conflict and parent-child relationships. I am a client led therapist using cognitive behavioral interventions.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session can feel somewhat 'clinical'. The goal of the first session is for me to understand what brought you to therapy, what is most bothersome to you, and what you hope to accomplish. We will also spend time discussing 'housekeeping' (communication between sessions, late/no shows, any other scheduling questions) matters.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
It is of the utmost priority that our sessions feel conversational. Starting and continuing therapy can feel serious, and many times it is; however, the process does not always need to be. My goal is for my clients to feel heard and seen while creating a safe place to challenge themselves to grow into the person they ultimately want to be.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Currently, my practice focuses on working with adults. Clients can present with a number of issues, including difficulty in relationships, feeling stuck, low and anxious mood, difficulty coping with stressors, feeling on edge or irritable, and difficulty with sleep.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
Other specialties
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
LGBTQ
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Eclectic
Although I would consider myself an eclectic therapist, using a variety of therapeutic approaches, I rely heavily on cognitive behavioral and attachment theories.
11 ratings with written reviews
July 14, 2026
This is my first time in therapy and just from the first visit, I feel 100% confident that she is the right fit for me.
Verified client, age 25-34
July 4, 2026
Perhaps not a good fit for those without previous background or experience taking therapy. The approach is professional, but it skirts on detached and could even come across as disinterested. Particularly since there is no guidance provided, nor explanations that could point someone in a better direction. Even comments for resources like referrals were made in passing without any follow through.
Verified client, age 25-34
June 15, 2026
My first appointment was phenomenal. I am looking forward to my journey with Dr. Norman; I have much to learn and she is creating a safe space for me to grow.