Dr. Norma S. Shearin

PH.D., L.M.H.C.

 

Dr. Norma S. Shearin

Ph.D., L.M.H.C.

I love working with people. I have been in the field of counseling since 1999 and when I see the benefit of my client's healing, it drives me to continue enjoying the field of psychology. I enjoy working with youth, couples and families. I work mostly with trauma. Because trauma, grief, and loss have been a part of my past experiences, I can identify with my clients. I use EMDR, which is short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a technique that I use very efficiently to assist my clients to soothe anger, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, among other issues.

I believe that each person is unique and individual. Therefore, I customize my treatment approach to each person and their story. I can see about seven to eight individuals per day and it gives me great pleasure and satisfaction from watching them heal and restore. I am blessed to be in the position to help people restore because rebuilding is a great part of what I see daily.

I enjoy inviting The Holy Spirit into our sessions, so God is always present with us. Jeremiah 29:11 is my favorite scripture verse because I rely on God's promises. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" (NIV).

AREAS OF SPECIALTy

  • Anger management

  • Anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders

  • Blended family issues, children of divorced parents

  • Divorce recovery, family dysfunction

  • Grief and loss

  • Pre-marital couples

  • Self-harm

  • Suicidal ideation

  • Trauma and PTSD via use of (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

 

Credentials

  • EMDR to assist with trauma, PTSD and anxiety disorders

  • Prepare/Enrich to work with premarital counseling and married couples Dynamic Marriage to teach and help couples enrich their relationship.

  • Certified by the state of Florida to supervise Registered Mental Health Interns

  • Dr. Norma is also a fluent Spanish speaker