- 30 years experience
- Works with addictions
- Focus on strengths
About Norma
She sees each person as the expert on their own story. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and building practical steps forward. She offers encouragement and guidance while people try new ways of coping and relating.
Her background spans three decades of clinical work in Louisiana and Florida settings. That experience includes supporting people dealing with substance-related problems and complex relationship dynamics. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape each plan of care.
In sessions she works collaboratively to set clear, manageable goals. Conversations tend to emphasize concrete strategies for stress and anxiety, ways to improve emotional connection, and tools for reducing problematic behaviors. Progress is reviewed and adjusted as needs change.
Her approach is respectful and straightforward. People can expect practical recommendations, skills to practice between sessions, and regular check-ins on what is and isn’t working. The focus is on steady steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida, Louisiana
Languages
English
How evidence-based techniques guide online work
Dr. Charles uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress and anxiety. One common approach focuses on teaching stress-management skills and coping strategies to reduce day-to-day anxiety and improve mood. These techniques help people notice triggers, try new responses, and build steady habits that reduce distress over time.Another frequent emphasis is on addressing problematic patterns in relationships and intimacy. This work involves identifying unhelpful interaction cycles, practicing clearer communication, and trying small behavioral changes to rebuild trust and closeness. For addictions-related concerns, she emphasizes practical steps and relapse prevention strategies that support safer choices and clearer decision making.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is framed around shared decision making and regular review of what helps.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also make it possible to continue work through relocation or temporary scheduling conflicts while choosing approaches that fit everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, and depression. Other areas include addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, family conflict, and LGBT concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. She emphasizes strengths, clear goals, and skills people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of professional work experience supporting clients with addictions, relationships, and related issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Florida Psychologist PY6984 and a Louisiana Psychologist 1422, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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