Dr. Norma Charles, FL Psychologist PY6984, LA Psychologist 1422

Dr. Norma Charles is a licensed psychologist with three decades of professional experience, holding state licenses as a Florida psychologist (PY6984) and a Louisiana psychologist (1422). She brings extensive experience supporting people facing addictions, relationship struggles, family conflicts, and intimacy-related challenges, as well as common concerns like depression, stress, and anxiety. Her practice also attends to the needs of LGBT clients and addresses veteran and multicultural issues with sensitivity and respect.

Dr. Charles works from the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths are central to making meaningful change. She emphasizes the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life and seeks to provide consistent support and encouragement while helping clients build on their resilience. Her style is focused on empowering individuals and families to develop practical skills, repair connections, and improve overall quality of life.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach in which goals are set together and progress is measured against the client’s priorities. With a long career in clinical care, Dr. Charles combines experience and compassion to help people move toward healthier patterns and greater well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Remote Care

Dr. Norma Charles uses evidence-based techniques tailored to the needs of each client. She applies motivational and relapse-prevention strategies to support people working through addictions, helping them build commitment to change and practical skills to reduce risk. She also employs relational and family-focused methods to address conflict, intimacy concerns, and communication patterns, aiming to repair connections and strengthen support systems. Additionally, she uses skills-based strategies for depression, stress, and anxiety that teach coping tools and problem-solving techniques to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Charles works with clients to identify goals, evaluate what feels most helpful, and adjust methods as needed so treatment aligns with the client’s needs, values, and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and access. Clients can meet by video, choose phone sessions, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that format better fits their day. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and integrate therapy into a busy life while working with a licensed professional.