Norma Jo Backs

Dr. Norma Jo Backs is a highly experienced marriage and family therapist, holding credentials as EdD, LMFT-S, and LPC-S. With several decades of education and practical experience, she has provided counseling for adults, teens, children, elders, couples, and families. Her clients are individuals grappling with complex life challenges, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, marital issues, child and adolescent behavioral problems, chemical dependency, co-dependency, blended family dynamics, child custody evaluations, marital affairs, divorce recovery, trauma recovery, elder care, as well as gender and sexual identity concerns. Dr. Backs’ therapeutic approach uniquely blends systemic and mindfulness-based methods, facilitating a cooperative exploration and problem-solving process. This method is crafted to alleviate distress, enhance relationships, and help clients achieve their goals through scientifically validated treatment techniques, addressing both immediate issues and underlying causes. Additionally, Dr. Backs possesses a fervent commitment to clinical supervision, serving as an approved supervisor by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists. She is qualified to provide supervision for LPC and LMFT interns, making her an invaluable resource for early career psychotherapists.