Harvey Norris, LCSW

Harvey Norris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana with 35 years of experience in the mental health field. He has worked extensively with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, and suicidal thinking, and he has particular experience supporting veterans and active duty service members. As an LCSW - a licensed professional trained in clinical social work - he brings both clinical expertise and practical problem-solving to each case.

Harvey practices from a person-centered stance, offering warm, compassionate care that honors each person’s dignity and lived experience. He emphasizes meeting clients where they are and helping them move forward along the path they choose, avoiding stigmatizing labels and focusing instead on individual strengths and goals. He believes change requires courage and persistence, and he supports clients as they shape a more fulfilling life.

Outside of his professional work, Harvey shares a long marriage that began in 1994 and a relationship that reaches back to 1989. He and his spouse are parents of five determined children, and their household is happily dominated by a terrier named Scruffy, also called Mr. Scruffles. Harvey appreciates the opportunity to connect with people who are ready to explore change and to see if they can work together toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Harvey frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and issues related to addiction.

He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially useful for people who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Harvey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He aims to tailor interventions so they fit the client's life and values rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can choose formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels. Working remotely makes it easier to maintain continuity of care across distance, accommodate busy lives, and access licensed professionals and therapists without excessive travel.