I am a bilingual LMFT. In 1991 I obtained a B.H in Social Psychology from The Universidad Autonoma de Baja California (Mexico). In 2008, I graduated from University of Phoenix with a M.A in Marriage, Family, and Child therapy. I have more than 20 years working with patients (adolescents, parents, adults, and couples) to improve relationships, mental and/or emotional issues related with depression, anxiety, phobias, traumas, psychosocial stressors, life challenges, and goals.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During the first session my primary goal is to stablish the therapeutic relationship, where you could feel safe and comfortable to start exploring issues, needs, goals and your strengths. I believe that the change, health, and progress is always possible if we work focus on that so I emphasize the use of action plans or assignments to practice and test new skills and strategies during session and in between appointments.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having worked with Latina population in Mexico and U.S for more than 20 years had have allowed to me adapt to changes in generations, technology, medicine, social, and multicultural factors that help me to support my clients to develop skills to embrace satisfactory relationships and reach the life they dream and deserve to live.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
It is a privilage to work with young people, couples, adults and older adults who are experiencing complex relationship, emotional or mental situations in their lives and have the desire to work with me in search of changing habits, healing difficult experiences, and building new skills to change what is necessary to reach the best version of their self.
Eclectic
I focus on meeting my patient needs using an eclectic approach according to the personal situation. Approches include person-centered, cognitive behavior, dialectical behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused methods.
7 ratings with written reviews
October 8, 2025
Norma is the most genuine, organized, empowering, and solution oriented provider I have ever had. I have had over 10 therapists in my life and I am happy that I finally found the one that allows me to think but doesn’t make it awkward while I process my emotions. She always provides me with excellent feedback and somehow she makes the uncomfortable conversations become comfortable. Highly recommend her.
July 9, 2025
Felt very comfortable opening up to Norma. I feel optimistic we will work together process all the emotions and changes that are affecting and manifesting in my life at this time.
June 2, 2025
Norma genuinely cares about her patients. she makes me feel at ease eveytime I meet with her. She provides me with the tools I need to take care of myself emotionally and that has helped me tremendously.