Harvey Norris, LCSW

Harvey Norris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years in the mental health field. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports clients facing cancer, chronic illness or pain, and the aftereffects of disaster and violence.

He uses practical, down-to-earth approaches in sessions. Harvey often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR among other methods when those fit a person's needs.

Harvey emphasizes meeting each person where they are. He aims for a warm, respectful tone and avoids labels that can feel stigmatizing. Sessions focus on what the client wants to work toward and clear steps to get there.

Over three decades of practice have included work with veterans and people who have experienced traumatic events. That background informs how he approaches post-traumatic stress, domestic violence, and substance use concerns without assuming one path fits everyone.

Outside of work he values family life and brings that human perspective into therapy. He lives in Louisiana with his spouse and their dog Scruffy. Harvey speaks English and provides services to clients in and beyond the region, including international clients when appropriate.

Practical approaches for online therapy and recovery

Harvey commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily struggles because it focuses on small, testable changes.

He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation and relationship skills are central concerns. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive actions, and improving communication. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is sometimes used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Harvey will collaborate with each person to decide which method - or combination - fits their goals, needs, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction from different places. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins or a series of written reflections between appointments, which can fit around work or family obligations.