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ND Portrait of Dr. Norman (Norm) Dewhurst
Online therapist

Dr. Norman (Norm) Dewhurst

Warm, practical support for family challenges

Credentials
CO Psychologist PSY.0000777
Experience
44 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Norman

Dr. Norman (Norm) Dewhurst uses a client-centered approach to guide parents and families through difficult moments. He focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable.

He listens closely, helps people identify strengths, and supports them as they try new ways of coping. Dr. Dewhurst is a Colorado psychologist with 44 years of experience and the credential CO Psychologist PSY.0000777.

Over his long career he has helped people facing stress and anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, and depression.

Background and approach

He also works with issues like grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, sleeping problems, anger, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, career questions, and bipolar disorder. His practice emphasizes clear communication and realistic goals. In sessions he tends to combine client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy.

That means identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and finding small changes that add up. He also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and existential ideas when questions about meaning or direction come up. Dr.

Dewhurst keeps his approach straightforward and collaborative. He helps people name what matters most and then builds steps they can actually try between meetings. He respects each person’s pace and works to make progress feel achievable.

Families and parents often look for calm, useful strategies. This practice aims to offer that kind of support while tailoring plans to each household’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit family life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s perspective. The therapist helps people find their own answers by reflecting what they say and supporting their strengths, which can be helpful for family conversations and parenting stress.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, uses simple tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger by breaking problems into smaller, manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, daily challenges, and preferences, and then recommend approaches to try. Decisions are made together and adjusted as needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and let people connect from home or work. Online sessions allow for flexible scheduling and steady contact between meetings, which can help keep progress moving forward.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, intimacy-related matters, and bipolar disorder.
What is the therapy style like?
The style is client-centered and collaborative, focused on listening first and then offering practical strategies people can try between sessions.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has 44 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns related to family and individual wellbeing.
What are the therapist's credentials and where is he based?
He is licensed in Colorado as CO Psychologist PSY.0000777 and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Press the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
44 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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