Norma Alicia Moreno, MS, LCSW
Professional Bio
Hi, I’m Norma Alicia Moreno, LCSW, and EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist.
I believe therapy is both a challenge and an opportunity—a journey where you’ll develop coping skills, recognize your feelings and triggers, and understand how trauma memories, anxiety, and depression can affect your mind. Taking this step is a sign of courage, even if you’re sometimes hard on yourself during difficult moments. Know that you are capable and brave, and you don’t have to walk this road alone.
I am here to walk beside you, offering empathy and encouragement as you rediscover joy and strength after emotional struggles. Together, we’ll explore ways to bring warmth and light back into your life, helping you move forward with hope.
Clinical Specialization: Trauma & Women's Mental Health
A core focus of my practice is supporting women navigating the profound psychological, emotional, and physical shifts of perimenopause and menopause.
These hormonal milestones are major life transitions that can deeply impact your mental well-being—often amplifying anxiety, shifting moods, disrupting sleep, or destabilizing your nervous system. To ensure my clients receive the absolute highest standard of holistic, evidence-based care during midlife, I am actively seeking membership and certification with The Menopause Society.
Together, we will decode the complex brain-body connection during these transitions, allowing you to reclaim your clarity, confidence, and vitality.
Advanced Trauma & Evidence-Based Expertise
With over a decade of experience as a trauma-informed practitioner, I provide a safe, serene, and judgment-free space where you can catch your breath and heal. Rather than just relying on traditional talk therapy, I utilize powerful, scientifically backed modalities to help you process past experiences, break free from distress, and make decisions from a healthy, grounded mindset.
My specialized clinical framework includes:
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EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist: Utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to help your brain safely process and unstick heavy memories, trauma, and chronic anxiety.
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): Helping individuals restructure thought patterns and recover from acute distress.
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Interpersonal Neurobiology and Mindsight (IPNB): Drawing on the groundbreaking work of Dr. Daniel Siegel to understand how the mind, brain, and relationships interact to shape our emotional health.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Your Journey Begins Here
Therapy can be challenging, but it is deeply rewarding. Whether you are navigating a stormy hormonal transition, processing accumulated trauma, or simply trying to answer the question "Now what?", let me join you on your path to renewal.
Currently, I provide therapy through Open Roads Therapy LLC, where I offer comprehensive assessments, collaborative treatment planning, and individualized care tailored to each client’s needs. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and culturally responsive space where clients feel supported in their healing and personal growth.
Testimonials
Amy Callaway, Outreach and Disaster Coordinator
"I had the privilege of working with Norma at The Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center. She is kind, compassionate, hard working, detail oriented, knowledgeable, and an advocate for her clients. She is wonderful at meeting her clients where they are at, connecting them with resources, and advocating for their best interest. She is also culturally competent and respectful of both her clients and their protective family member. She is just fantastic, and I have nothing but great things to say about her. It was a privilege to work with her.
Gillian Rothchild, Reference Libririan
"I am a student in a library science program, and a former president of my school's American Library Association student chapter. Norma was recommended to me by a professor as someone who would be able to speak to my student group about crisis management in public libraries. Her presentation was informative, empathetic, and concise, and she took her time to answer each question, ensuring that all participants were getting the information they were looking for. I have personally successfully implemented Norma's suggestions within my own workplace. I would strongly recommend Norma to anyone in search of a speaker for a mental health presentation.
Teresa Stroud, Superintendent
"I was fortunate to work with Norma at a children’s advocacy center. Norma is a professional therapist who has a passion for assisting her clients. Norma exercises consistent good judgement and conducts herself with a high level of integrity. It’s my pleasure to recommend Norma.