- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused tools
About Norman
Dr. Norman (Norm) Dewhurst is a Colorado psychologist (CO Psychologist PSY.0000777) with 44 years of clinical experience. He focuses on common life stresses such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, and anger. He also works with trauma, grief, sleeping problems, career issues, and bipolar concerns.
Norm prefers a straightforward, person-centered style. He treats people as the experts on their own lives and helps them build on existing strengths. Sessions emphasize practical steps and realistic goals rather than technical language.
His approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive techniques to address unhelpful thinking patterns. He also uses existential ideas to help people consider meaning and choice, and solution-focused tools to identify clear next steps. This mix aims to move conversations from stuck to actionable.
In session, he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients to test small changes. That may mean changing how a person reacts in tense situations, practicing new communication habits, or trying short behavioral experiments between meetings. He keeps explanations plain and concrete.
People who come to him often want to reduce flare-ups of anger, mend strained relationships, manage worry at work, or get through major life changes. He guides them toward manageable practices and measurable steps so progress can be tracked over time.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Dewhurst draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can clarify what matters most. It helps with understanding relationship patterns and what fuels anger. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses short experiments to change them. It is useful for anxiety, sleep trouble, and anger management.Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That means deciding together whether to emphasize more cognitive work, practical solutions, or exploration of values and meaning.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice new skills in everyday settings and then reflect on how those changes felt in real life.
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Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
44+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career matters, and bipolar concerns.
What is his overall therapy style?
He uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes the client's strengths. He combines practical cognitive techniques and solution-focused steps to create concrete change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 44 years of professional experience working in psychological care and related settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He practices as a Colorado psychologist with the designation CO Psychologist PSY.0000777 and is based in Colorado.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.