Norma Beatriz, LMSW, LCSW

Norma Beatriz is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life changes. She brings 41 years of experience to sessions and works with people facing aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, trauma and abuse, and concerns about intimacy and self-esteem.

Her approach is adaptable and practical. Norma uses methods that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas. She matches the style to what a person prefers and what seems to help most in the moment.

Sessions often focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. Norma helps people name patterns, practice new ways of coping, and rebuild connection in important relationships. She also supports parents, people facing divorce or blended family challenges, and those dealing with abandonment or body image struggles.

Norma values respect and collaboration in the room. She explains options plainly and checks in about what is working. People who want help in either English or Spanish can talk with her in the language they prefer.

To begin, she asks people to describe their main concerns and what they hope to change. From there she and the client decide on techniques and a pace that fit the person’s life and goals.

How Norma’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and experience. It involves open listening, reflective questions, and building a plan that fits the person’s life. This approach helps with relationship issues, life transitions, and general emotional support.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors in small steps. It’s practical and goal-oriented, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Norma will talk with each person about what feels most comfortable and what they hope to change. She tailors techniques and checks in regularly to adjust the plan based on progress and preferences.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people who live far from Michigan to connect with a licensed professional who speaks English or Spanish. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.