- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Life purpose work
About David
David Norton is a Connecticut Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 40 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses body image, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and life purpose concerns.
He works in a direct, practical way that helps people talk through what feels stuck. Sessions focus on clear goals and concrete steps rather than abstract theory. He is comfortable including a client's spiritual beliefs when those matters are important to the person.
Over decades in practice he has helped people affected by traumatic events and recurring panic symptoms. He uses evidence-based techniques to reduce symptoms and to rebuild confidence in everyday situations. Conversations often include ways to manage anxiety, handle relationship stress, and make decisions about separation or next steps after major life change.
Clients can expect a conversational style that mixes problem-solving with attention to emotions. Work on life purpose tends to look at values, choices, and small experiments to test new directions. He emphasizes practical tools for day-to-day coping alongside reflection about longer-term aims.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled after selecting the See online therapy options button.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based techniques commonly used for anxiety and trauma focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical coping skills. Cognitive methods help people notice and test thoughts that increase worry or shame, and teach steps to reduce panic symptoms. Exposure-based or trauma-informed strategies involve gradual, supported practice with situations or memories that have been avoided, helping reduce fear responses over time.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to current goals, symptoms, and personal preferences. That may mean trying one technique for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings, use phone when bandwidth is limited, or keep interactions focused on specific goals. These practical benefits are useful when pairing methods like cognitive work or exposure practice with a person's everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and depression, with additional attention to life purpose, body image, and relationship separation.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses a practical, conversational approach that sets clear goals and small steps. Sessions mix symptom management with decision-making about next actions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.