Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #160863
Exp 1/31/2027
Norma Rodrigues, AMFT
Trauma
Bilingual- English/Spanish
Crisis Management
Supervised By: Denise Garcia, LMFT 138425
Client Focus: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, Individuals Navigating, Life Challenges, Adults with Serious Mental Health Concerns
Specialties: Trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, life transitions, crisis support, emotional regulation, coping skills, and recovery from challenging life experiences
Treatment Methods: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, and Strengths-Based Interventions
Norma Rodriguez is a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who brings more than 12 years of behavioral health experience to her work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Norma creates a supportive and culturally responsive therapeutic environment where clients can feel understood while working through difficult experiences, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her extensive background in behavioral health has given her experience supporting individuals with a wide range of emotional and mental health needs, including those experiencing significant distress and serious mental health concerns.
Her therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused interventions. Norma works collaboratively with her clients to develop individualized treatment goals while helping them recognize their strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful changes in their lives.
With extensive experience in crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and recovery-oriented care, Norma understands how overwhelming life can feel during periods of uncertainty or emotional distress. She approaches clients with compassion and sensitivity while helping them develop greater stability, resilience, and confidence in navigating difficult circumstances.
Norma also has experience working with couples and families, recognizing the important role relationships and family systems can play in emotional well-being. She helps clients strengthen communication, better understand relationship patterns, and work toward healthier and more supportive connections.
As a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking therapist, Norma is passionate about providing culturally responsive mental health care and creating a therapeutic space where clients from diverse backgrounds feel seen, respected, and comfortable bringing their whole selves into therapy.
Norma's 12+ years of behavioral health experience give her a strong foundation for supporting clients with a wide range of needs, from everyday life challenges to more complex mental health concerns.
Her extensive background in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning allows her to remain grounded and compassionate when helping clients navigate particularly difficult or overwhelming periods in their lives.
As a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking therapist, Norma provides culturally responsive care that helps clients communicate authentically and engage in therapy in the language in which they feel most comfortable.
Norma's experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families allows her to understand mental health within the broader context of relationships, family systems, development, and life experiences.
“My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges while recognizing the strength you already carry within you.”
- Norma Rodriguez