- Relationship dynamics
- Trauma and abuse
- Career and life changes
About Fanita
Fanita Jackson-Norman is an LSCSW - Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship and intimacy-related issues, career concerns, stress and anxiety, and trauma and abuse. Her practice also addresses family problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She helps people untangle recurring patterns in relationships and communication. Sessions often include talking through what feels stuck and trying out new ways to respond. She also works with clients who are facing caregiver stress, blended family challenges, divorce and separation, or questions about life purpose.
Her style is direct and practical. She pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes decisions and relationships. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients manage strong emotions and rebuild trust after difficult experiences.
Over the years she has supported clients through trauma, domestic violence aftermath, infidelity, and grief related to natural or human-caused disasters. She also addresses commitment concerns, control issues, guilt and shame, and impulsive behavior in focused sessions.
Clients can expect a focus on problem-solving and strengthening communication skills. She offers coaching-style support for career transitions and practical steps for reducing stress. The work aims to increase clarity about next steps and restore a sense of control when life feels chaotic.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are part of her work. One common approach she uses focuses on improving communication and interaction patterns. This helps people notice what repeats in relationships and try new, more effective ways to speak and listen. Another approach centers on building emotion regulation skills. These practical techniques help reduce intense reactions to stress or trauma and make day-to-day coping more manageable. Both approaches are suited to relationship strain, anxiety, and recovery after difficult events. Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and the issues you bring and then suggest which techniques to try. Clients and therapist adjust the plan together as progress is tracked. Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow a quicker check-in during a break. They can also let people use phone or video depending on what works best for a particular appointment.Areas of expertise
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people managing relationship and intimacy concerns, stress, anxiety, trauma and family problems, along with career and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and direct, focusing on clearer communication, problem-solving, and skills to manage strong emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a licensed social worker in Maryland.
What are her credentials and location?
She practices in Maryland and holds the LSCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Certified Social Worker.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.