- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Social anxiety
About David
David Norton is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Connecticut with 40 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and intimacy-related issues. He also works with concerns such as panic attacks, social anxiety and phobia, and feelings of isolation.
He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical steps people can use between meetings. He listens to each person’s story and looks for what’s getting in the way of daily functioning. Conversations often include ways to manage intense feelings, handle panic, and reduce avoidance in social situations.
David includes attention to spiritual or faith concerns when clients want that included. He offers support around separation and divorce, guilt and shame, and body image struggles. He places emphasis on rebuilding self-esteem and clarifying life purpose as part of recovery from trauma or loss.
With four decades of practice, he draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. The aim is to identify small, achievable changes that ease symptoms and restore routine activities. He talks plainly about steps people can take and helps track progress over time.
People meet him for steady, experienced guidance when life feels overwhelming. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats directly so arrangements match personal needs.
Approaches used in online therapy and how they help
David draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide online sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep anxiety and panic going. This helps people learn practical coping strategies and reduce avoidance in social situations.Another approach centers on processing traumatic events in a paced way, helping people reduce the intensity of intrusive memories and symptoms tied to past abuse or loss. This method also supports rebuilding daily routines and self-esteem after trauma.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. David will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend a path to try. He treats the choice as a collaboration and adjusts techniques if something isn’t working.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or weekly conversations without rearranging a day. The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to ensure the format fits personal needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and intimacy-related issues, including panic attacks and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on steps people can try between meetings to manage symptoms and rebuild routine.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Connecticut.
Can people who live outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before scheduling.
How does billing and cost 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.