- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Utah
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Norma
Norma Juarez is a licensed clinical social worker based in Utah who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges around parenting. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety. Norma speaks English and Spanish and brings five years of clinical experience to her work.
Her sessions are straightforward and focused on practical change. She listens for what matters most and helps people build skills to handle overwhelming feelings.
Background and approach
Conversations often include steps to strengthen communication and reduce isolation. Norma emphasizes self-compassion and clear goals. She helps clients work through guilt, shame, and abandonment fears while exploring life purpose and identity.
For people facing pregnancy and childbirth transitions she offers calm, structured support. Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means she uses methods backed by research to reduce panic, lift mood, and improve relationships with oneself and others.
The work balances skill-building with emotional processing. Sessions move at a practical pace and are tailored to each person’s needs. Norma aims to help clients notice small changes that add up over time.
She frames therapy as a partnership where clients set goals and measure progress together.
What Norma works with
Everything Norma lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Norma helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support
Norma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety concerns. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills to reduce panic and manage anxiety; this involves learning breathing and grounding tools, practicing exposure to feared situations in small steps, and reshaping unhelpful thoughts. Another approach centers on improving self-worth and relationships by identifying patterns linked to attachment and communication problems and then trying new ways of relating and self-talk.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Norma will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and current challenges, then adjust methods over time. The aim is to find what helps most for day-to-day functioning and longer-term growth.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a good alternative when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging offer flexibility for brief updates, coaching between sessions, or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work routines.
Questions people ask about Norma
What concerns does Norma address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment issues, panic, trauma, and challenges like isolation and guilt.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Norma uses a compassionate, culturally responsive approach. Sessions are practical, goal-oriented, and focused on building skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with individuals on mood, anxiety, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
Norma holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.
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