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Norma Garate

Therapist(She/Her)
22 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe every person has unique strengths and the ability to grow, even during life’s most challenging moments. With over 20 years of experience, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space where you can feel safe exploring your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

Whether you’re navigating stress, life transitions, or deeper emotional challenges, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you—honoring your story, celebrating progress, and creating meaningful, lasting change.

My approach to therapy

My approach is rooted in a strengths-based perspective, helping you identify and build on what’s already working within you. Together, we’ll focus on developing resilience, increasing self-awareness, and strengthening your confidence.

What you can expect from me

Think of our first session as a low-pressure conversation rather than an interview. It’s simply a chance for us to connect and see if we’re a good fit. We’ll talk about what’s been on your mind and what you hope to change, moving at whatever pace feels right for you. By the time we finish, I hope you feel a little lighter and more confident about the path ahead.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    22 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Our Lady of the Lake University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Narrative Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish