Dr. Danielle Norman
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 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.
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.
First session
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.
Strengths
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.
Ideal clients
Currently, my practice focuses on working with adults on an individual basis. Clients can present with a number of issues, including depressive and anxious symptoms, challenges in adjusting to transition or change, difficulty in relationships, family conflict, identity issues, feeling stuck, poor time and goal management, attention and focus issues, difficulty coping with stressors, feeling on edge or irritable, and difficulty with sleep.
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.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
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
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Individual Therapy
Licensed in
CaliforniaLicense 104747