Norma Basurto, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Norma!

My work focuses on supporting individuals and families in healing past experiences, developing stronger relationships, healthy coping, and restoring secure and meaningful connections.

My focus

I help individuals and families by focusing on anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses, work-related injuries, grief and loss, traumas, parenting, and family challenges that impact emotional well-being and familial relationships. I use evidence-based practices, building solutions, skill-building tools, and creating meaningful and healthy changes.

My approach

My approach is client-centered, which honors the client’s autonomy, strengths, and ability to actively participate in collaboration and guiding treatment. I utilize evidence-based practices to support and address clients' needs.

My communication style

I am committed to providing a safe, respected space with attentive listening and client-centered feedback. I collaborate with clients to explore and process concerns and work towards resiliency and emotional well-being.

My journey to mental healthcare

My professional journey developed with an interest in helping people persevere through challenges and gain the ability to accomplish their goals. I have had a deep commitment to supporting others during difficult moments. Over time, I have developed a passion devoted to helping people reach their full potential and develop emotional wellness.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with clients and families to identify achievable goals and develop a plan to meet treatment goals. When working with families, I focus on facilitating communication skills, boundary setting, and developing healthy relational patterns.

Our first session

I focus on providing a trusting, supportive, and safe space for clients to feel listened to and understood. Collaboratively, we will identify immediate concerns, treatment modalities, and develop achievable goals.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 6 more

Focus populations

Cancer

Educators

Single Mother

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

Immune-Disorders

Lesbian

+ 8 more

Therapy types

Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Luminare Health (formerly Trustmark)
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 40 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Northridge.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Norma Basurto