Norma McCarthy

LPC
Accepting Clients

Helping clients live their best lives one issue at a time.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Southlake, TX

About My Clients

I work with teens, adults, and couples who are navigating ADHD, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or simply not like yourself, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning on the outside but internally exhausted—managing racing thoughts, relationship conflict, emotional overwhelm, or the lingering impact of past experiences.

My Background and Approach

My approach is warm, direct, and practical. I pay close attention to relationship dynamics, attachment patterns, and the ways stress and trauma shape how we respond to the people we love. I listen carefully—not just to what is said, but to what is felt underneath the words. Often, the patterns that cause the most pain are the ones that once helped us survive. Together, we gently untangle those patterns so they no longer run the show. With couples, I help partners slow down reactive cycles, improve communication, and rebuild trust and connection. We work to move from blame and defensiveness toward understanding and accountability. Healing in relationships happens when both people feel safe enough to be honest and brave enough to grow. With individuals, we work toward deeper self-understanding while also creating real change in daily life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I strongly believe that every person has the potential to change and grow at any point in their life. Each human being is valuable and has a unique role to play in life. Our differences are what often makes therapy effective; when we feel seen and accepted for who we are, loved at our core, and safe to express ourselves, there's no stopping us. This gives us the strength to work through traumas that we may have been suppressing for years, dare to confront coping mechanisms that no longer serve us, and learn effective coping skills. It allows us to choose relationships that honor and respect us for who we are. People will change and grow only when they are ready. If you are ready to begin your personal journey, please feel free to call or email me. I would love to see how we can work together.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 24 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 175/session

Info

Email Norma
270 Miron Drive
Suite 112
Southlake, TX 76092

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