I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. My name is Dr. Norman Severe and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in the local San Diego community for over 20 years. For the past 22 years, I have devoted my private practice to serving the mental health needs of children, adolescents and families in need of therapeutic and psychological support. I believe everyone can achieve great things in their lives by recognizing their strengths, working through struggles and overcoming obstacles by persevering and never giving up. I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in children and adolescents as well as adults who have experienced trauma related to abuse, car accidents and/or witnessing and being exposed to life-threatening situations. I also specialize in treating individuals who identify as Neurodivergent and/or have specific learning differences.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Upon meeting with you for the first session, it is my goal that you will feel comfortable and safe with the therapy process and that you feel heard and understood. I work with patients from a patient/client-centered approach to help them work through any current mental health issues, struggles or challenges in their life, at their own pace.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Further, I have advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and I utilize a combination of techniques and treatment strategies to help patients work from within a Strengths-Based Cognitive Behavioral Modality, to make gains in treatment and their overall lives.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe that my main strengths in working with patients and clients comes from a focus on meeting you where your at and providing you with a genuine and authentic therapeutic connection so that you can feel safe, comfortable and inspired by the therapy process. Further, it is my mission to help individuals achieve their goals by identifying and embracing their strengths while also learning to be more compassionate toward themselves and others around them.