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Hello and welcome! I am so glad you are here. It takes great courage to take the first step in seeking help.
My name is Norma Jean Salinas, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I earned my bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from The University of Texas at Austin, and my master’s degree in mental health counseling with "high distinction" from the University of the Southwest in Hobbs, New Mexico. As a mid-life career changer loving my second act, I have accumulated extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in multiple therapeutic settings. I have also successfully treated individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds who were struggling with a variety of issues and challenges.
My style is very warm, empathetic, relaxed, and non-judgmental. At times, I may even use humor if the situation is appropriate. I like to use a client-centered approach because it allows you, the client, to direct your treatment. After all, the client knows himself/herself best and is the expert on his/her own life. My job is to collaborate with you, gently guide you, walk beside you, and hold space for you. I will always meet you where you are at and never force anything upon you.
I utilize an eclectic and integrative approach in working with my clients which means I pull from different evidence-based theories, modalities, and techniques so that I can tailor a treatment plan specific to your goals and needs because there is a no one-size-fits-all approach. This allows me to give you the various tools and skills that will best benefit you in meeting your goals and needs. Equally important is that you choose the right therapist who’s a good fit for you because building a good and solid therapeutic alliance between you (the client) and your therapist is crucial to a successful outcome.
I know that the unknown can be really scary sometimes, but you deserve to feel better and live a full and complete life, so if you are ready to take the next step, and you feel that we would be a good fit, let’s get started. I am here to support, encourage, and empower you, and I would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Control issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Norma Jean Salinas. 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.
Norma Jean,
She is an excellent therapist. She relates well with me. When I feel anxious I can send her a message and she immediately responds. She has provided me with numerous tools that have helped me do the work on myself. She is very encouraging and has assisted me in exploring, but has already reminded me to look back and see how far I have come. She is helping me achieve my goal of peace and happiness.
Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Norma Jean for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dr. Salinas does an amazing job assessing what is needed for that session and an understanding of what I am going through or talking about during the session. She offers worksheets and often referrs back to them for me to review depending on the situation. My journal entries automatically send to her and she analyzes and responds to my entries in an appropriate matter. She's awesome and I enjoy her!
Written on Jun 18, 2024 after therapy with Norma Jean for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very understanding, knowledgeable, attentive, and easy to work with.
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with Norma Jean for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Very polite and understanding very knowledgeable and in tune with her clients
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is very understanding and helps me to learn ways to improve my life.
Written on Apr 20, 2023 after therapy with Norma Jean for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Norma Jean is an amazing therapist! She listens to me and supports me, and what I value most is that she does not judge me. I am completely comfortable and look forward to our sessions. She gives me her educated advice as well as supports me with my personal goals and dreams. I couldn’t ask for a better therapist!!
Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Norma Jean for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is a really nice therapist and she truly cares and i am very thankful for her help
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I really second guessed myself when it came to seeking out therapy. I've had a few sessions with Norma and I found myself in a safe and comfortable environment where I was saying a lot more than I thought I ever would.
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I was a nonbeliever of therapy and after one session with Norma Jean, I instantly understood the benefits.
Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Shes a blessing
Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Norma is a relatable and kind therapist. She is just friendly enough without crossing over the line. She is helpful with identifying appropriate definitions about what you’re going through without feeling like you’re being labeled. She sends book recommendations and tips on how to deal with a variety of triggers that may come up in day to day life. I feel much happier now that I’m speaking to someone professional instead of trying to “get over it” myself. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 24, 2022 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Norma has been a wonderful part of my healing process and has helped me through a lot in the months she has been my therapist. I feel like I can talk to her about anything and she is there with the knowledge and support that I need.
Written on Jan 02, 2022 after therapy with Norma Jean for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Norma listens and gives very good insight to my issues! I will recommend her to anyone! Thank you!
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Norma Jean for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Norma Jean is awesome and listens. She is empathic and makes helpful suggestions for overcoming issues. I immediately felt comfortable and she is available outside of the sessions via messaging.
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Norma Jean for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Norma is a fantastic counselor. I’m so grateful to have been matched with her. She has really helped me with so many different things.
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Norma Jean for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Norma is very understanding and caring. She has given me resources to help me with my problems. She also goes beyond by checking in with me. Life gets busy and self care can often fall to the bottom of the list. Norma helps ensure I make myself a priority.
Written on Apr 12, 2021 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
Norma is an intuitive person and a great listener. I feel like she really cares and offers wonderful advice. She asks questions that spark important thought pathways.
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Norma Jean is compassionate and professional. She has excellent listening skills.
Written on Dec 03, 2020 after therapy with Norma Jean for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
I very much appreciate how easy it is to talk with her. She offers suggestions based on what I have said It helps to be heard.
Written on Nov 09, 2020 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Norma is very helpful providing real life experiences and skillful techniques.
Written on Sep 28, 2020 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Norma is not the first therapist I've tried on Better Help or elsewhere, but she is the first therapist I've felt is actually invested in my health. She listens! She really consistently listens, she reads my journals, she responds to journals and texts in a timely manner, and she sends extra resources for me to engage outside of sessions.
Norma is kind and she cares; I feel hopeful with her support.
Written on Sep 04, 2020 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Norma is excellent. It’s my first time in therapy, but she makes it feel like talking to your great aunt. She’s seen and heard it all. Very understanding. Not judgemental. Also she has lots of material to help you learn and understand everything related to whatever you are struggling with. As long as you submit and be honest and vulnerable, she will succeed in helping you. Her method relies on you guiding the conversations. That means in order for you to get better you have to talk about things that make you feel uncomfortable or at a disadvantage or whatever. But she will logic you through how the mind works. And in a calm gentle non invasive way. Very easy to work with and understand. Would definitely recommend.
Written on Aug 17, 2020 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
One of my biggest concerns about finding a therapist is being able to connect with and be understood by the therapist. I feel very lucky to have been paired with Norma. She does a great job of validating my feelings and making me feel heard. I love the resources she sends me, and look forward to our sessions.
Written on Aug 12, 2020 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Norma Jean is always friendly and kind, with a smile on her face. She listens and really cares about talking you through situations!
Written on Aug 11, 2020 after therapy with Norma Jean for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and parenting issues
Norma seems like a great listener and even though I’m a scatter brain she keeps me on topic
Written on Jul 27, 2020 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Norma Jean is a very supportive and responsive counselor. I feel like she is very good at guiding me through my thoughts and feelings. She is available in between sessions, which is super helpful. She has helped me take the next steps in my life and I will be forever grateful for that.
Written on Jul 15, 2020 after therapy with Norma Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Norma has helped me tremendously. She has been nothing but the best to me and has listened and truly understands my stance on my current situations. I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience with Norma.
Written on Jul 12, 2020 after therapy with Norma Jean for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
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