Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Marcia Norman.
Dr. Marcia, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I have always thought people were fascinating: as a child I loved to read biographies and “Can this Marriage Be Saved” articles (which is probably a little unusual for a child, lol). When I started going to college (at the advanced age of 37) I gravitated towards psychology classes and philosophy classes, and ended up graduating from Rollins College with dual majors in both disciplines. I then went to Florida Tech (while still raising kids) and earned a Master’s degree and Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. I found myself deeply interested in people’s life stories, and I enjoyed figuring out what was holding them back from all they wanted to achieve in life. I also love to help people smash through limiting beliefs and increase their self-esteem and self-confidence. It is a gift to me when people trust me enough to enter their emotional world, and I don’t take it lightly. I have to say I love my job.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
For various reasons I was unable to attend college in my twenties. When I was in my early 40’s I finally gathered the courage to leave an abusive, narcissistic husband. As many of you know, leaving a husband – particularly a narcissistic husband – is not easy. But I worked hard on having the courage to do so, increasing my self-esteem and getting though college one class at a time. As I mentioned earlier, I was also still raising four children. To say any of this was easy would be a lie. But again, one baby step at a time brought me to the life I love.
Now, that is one of my favorite things to treat: people – especially women – who are not happy and feel stuck in their life. I love to help identify what is holding them back and work, step-by-step, to achieve their dreams.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I have been counseling for over twenty years. I have worked with the military, in domestic abuse shelters, in community mental health and also supervised a team of 10 therapists working in the Osceola County School System. When I started my private practice I focused on kids and teens, as well as adults and couples. After several years I focused mainly on people over 65. Now, in my private practice on Park Ave., in Winter Park, Florida I see mainly adults and couples. I am trained in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship work and life changes.
What does success mean to you?
Defining success is different for everyone. For me, I have always believed if I could help just one person change their life for the better, my life would have been a success.
I have achieved this and feel very good about it.
Pricing:
- 235.00 per session
- I accept all credit cards
- I also accept some HSA cards
- I provide the paperwork for out of network benefits
- For your utmost privacy, I don’t accept insurance
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.DrMarciaNorman.com
- Facebook: DrMarciaNorman
- LinkedIn: Dr Marcia Norman PsyD
