At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 15605
- NPI
- 1285817825
- Experience
- 41 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- Calm and direct
- Skill building
About Norma
Norma Beardwood is an LPC with 41 years of clinical experience who centers her work on the person in front of her. She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centered methods to help people find practical steps forward. Norma listens closely, helps set realistic goals, and supports steady progress on day-to-day concerns.
People come to her for help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also addresses eating and body image concerns, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and the strain that life changes and caregiving can bring. Sessions focus on concrete skills and clear problem-solving rather than jargon.
Her approach mixes familiar therapies so sessions are tailored to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness techniques help with emotional regulation and grounding when feelings run high.
Norma emphasizes collaboration. She works with each person to set small, achievable steps and checks in on progress. Conversations aim to be direct and kind, and to build skills that fit into everyday life.
She practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. If a reader wants to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Norma integrates Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online sessions. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and on setting small, realistic steps. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect so the person feels heard and understood. CBT looks at thoughts and actions and teaches concrete tools to shift unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Norma will work together with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That decision is revisited as progress is made so sessions stay practical and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since session delivery is not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep appointments without travel. Many people find that talking by video or phone lets them practice new skills between sessions and apply strategies directly to daily life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Body imageCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPostpartum depressionWomen's issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyExperience
41+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Additional areas include eating and body image concerns, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and practical, using Motivational Interviewing and client-centered methods to set goals and encourage change. Sessions focus on clear steps and usable skills.
What experience does she bring?
She has 41 years of experience in clinical settings and private work. That background informs straightforward, experience-based approaches in sessions.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers