Pema - Free Spirit Counseling and
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
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Hello, my name is Pema (Pay-Ma) and I want to help you feel better. To live your best life as your best self. By healing the past and supporting you in courageously facing the present for a better tomorrow. As you can see, I speak in cliches and dad jokes mostly. But, I promise you that I get results!
I have numerous client testimonials over my 10+ years of practice. Clients went from suffering with trauma, depression, anxiety or relationship issues, to thriving with healthy romantic relationships, improved holistic wellness, dramatically reduced symptoms over time and overall increasing happiness.
Studies show that clients in regular therapy see major benefits in mental, physical, relational and financial health.
My Specialties Are
Romantic relationships and Attachment Psychology: Healing from past romantic hurts, and finding and keeping secure healthy love. Self-Esteem and Confidence building. Art therapy both stock and improvisational
I am a proud cultural Nerd, Athlete, and LGBTQIA+ ally/member! I love my anime, video games, bodybuilding, recreational soccer games, light yoga and martial arts practices! I’m big on spirituality and have read the entire Bible and thousands of pages of the Buddhist scripture (Dharma). I daily practice mindfulness, connection to a higher power, and yoga.
Call or Email Pema - Free Spirit Counseling and Collaborative now for a free 15 minute consultation - (757) 755-8059
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $165
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicaid
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Virginia Premier
Pema - Free Spirit Counseling and Collaborative
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 755-8059
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / PRC200001822 Erik N NormanLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended SOFIA University, M.A. Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2018
- Degree/Diploma from University of California Davis B.A. Psychology / 2006
Licensed Professional Counselor: Erik N Norman
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Pema - Free Spirit Counseling and Collaborative
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 755-8059
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Coping Skills
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medical Detox
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
Pema - Free Spirit Counseling and Collaborative
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 755-8059
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Pema - Free Spirit Counseling and Collaborative
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (757) 755-8059
Location
Additional Location
Washington, DC 20002
(757) 755-8059Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Pema - Free Spirit Counseling and Collaborative
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (757) 755-8059