Greetings,
You have taken the first step in taking control of your life. That is a brave thing to do indeed. Identifying and acknowledging the problem is great and I will be honored to walk with you through this process. My name is Norma and I am ready to get started.
I am born and raised in Rhode Island and have close ties to Bermuda. I currently live in Texas and have been an LPC for 23 years. I have worked with individuals and groups with free standing offices and local psychiatric facilities. I enjoy working with depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, women's issues, communication problems and eating disorders. To give more credence to the eating disorder specialist, I am also a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
I would describe my approach to therapy as eclectic, drawing on a variety of modalities to best serve a client’s needs and goals. The modalities that have proven most useful are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy, Narrative therapy and psychodrama (gestalt) therapy.
Finally, I view the therapeutic relationship as a partnership requiring mutual trust, respect, honesty, communication, and commitment to do the work. I hope that my information will help you select the best person for you. I look forward to our journey to positive mental health.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Postpartum depression, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy
TX LPC 15605
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Norma Beardwood. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I’ve loved speaking with Norma! She responds quickly, remembers details well, and has given me some great tools for navigating difficult situations and emotions. She is always understanding . I also enjoy speaking with her about nutrition and business related topics since she has experience in those areas as well…. She’s been helpful in all aspects of my life!
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Norma for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Norma is a wonderful therapist. She is a phenomenal listener and really caring and invested in my well being. I feel safe and supported. All of her suggestions have been perfect. She is very quick to respond to me and checks on me too. I’m so grateful.
Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Norma for 2 weeks
Norma has been the best tool for help that I have found in a LONG time! She listens to me and really gets where I'm coming from to help me grow in the direction I am wanting.
She's been a Godsend!
Written on Sep 04, 2023 after therapy with Norma for 3 months on issues concerning eating disorders
Norma has been a wonderful assistant to my mental health. She's very compassionate and understanding. She helps me work through issues I have had for years. She's definitely a wonderful asset to this company.
Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with Norma for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s the greatest therapist I’ve ever had
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Norma for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Norma Norma Norma,
Thank you so much for just guiding us along during this difficult time in our marriage- we are so forever greatful. Norma was patient, kind, understanding but also direct in a way that was not threatening. She is wise and had a great way of breaking down our walls to better communicate with her and each other. She is a wonderful leader and anyone is lucky to have her as a therapist.
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Norma for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes