Harvey Norris, LCSW

Harvey Norris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and offers steady, practical support for other concerns like depression, grief, addiction, and trauma. He presents a warm, down-to-earth presence and aims to meet people where they are.

Harvey uses clear, straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person. He describes his style as person-centered and respectful, avoiding labels that can feel stigmatizing. Sessions are aimed at small, doable steps so progress feels real and manageable.

His background spans many clinical settings over three and a half decades, including work with people coping with post-traumatic stress and military-related issues. That experience informs a calm, steady approach when responding to strong reactions or difficult memories.

Harvey draws on several therapeutic methods to fit different needs. He incorporates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related memories when appropriate.

Outside of his professional life he values family and steady relationships. He lives in Louisiana, shares his home with his spouse and five children, and jokes that the household really belongs to his terrier, Scruffy.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Harvey frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety and stress. CBT sessions tend to include goal setting, practical homework, and short-term skill building that work well in regular remote sessions.

He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills focus on breathing, grounding, and step-by-step strategies to manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is another method he draws on for trauma-related memories; this approach involves processing troubling memories in a structured way to reduce their emotional intensity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress and challenges become clearer.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Many people find it simpler to schedule regular check-ins, avoid travel time, or use shorter sessions when needed. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking so you know how the therapist conducts remote work and which options best match your routine.