Norma Peck, LCSW

Norma Peck is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a master’s degree in social work and a long history in the field. She has worked in social work for 30 years and has practiced as an LCSW for 18 years, supporting adults across the lifespan with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and family challenges, sleep difficulties, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

For 18 years Norma has also worked part time alongside parents of children with disabilities or developmental delays, addressing the anxiety, depression, guilt, and grief that can accompany caregiving. She brings a practical, goal-oriented approach to therapy and enjoys helping people make meaningful changes when life feels overwhelming. Norma emphasizes listening and adapting her style to each person’s needs, meeting clients where they are and helping them define achievable goals.

Her work draws from solution-focused and cognitive behavioral approaches as well as strengths-based principles, and she commonly uses homework and accountability strategies to support progress between sessions. Norma aims to partner with clients to problem-solve current concerns, process past experiences when relevant, and build skills that support lasting change. She works in English and practices in Utah as a licensed LCSW.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Care

Norma Peck integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online therapy to meet each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and many day-to-day coping challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what’s working now and on building practical steps toward client goals, making it helpful for people seeking concrete change and short-term progress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and tailoring sessions to the individual’s priorities, creating a supportive environment for exploring emotions, grief, trauma, or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Norma works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and situation. She adapts techniques as progress unfolds and encourages client involvement in planning next steps.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when life gets hectic. Many people find these options increase access to consistent support and allow therapists and licensed professionals to work together with clients in ways that suit their daily routines.