Robert Norgaard, Psychotherapy & Emdr

Robert Norgaard is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a certified EMDR clinician, and a certified accountability life coach. He holds a Master of Arts in Social Clinical Psychology from The New College of California and has over 15 years of experience in private practice. Robert's clinical work has focused on complex trauma, PTSD, relational trauma, attachment difficulties, life transitions, and the process of finding identity and individuation. He is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and uses this powerful tool in his practice to help clients with a wide range of issues.

Services Offered

Robert Norgaard offers virtual psychotherapy using a cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approach. His interactive approach to clients' concerns set him apart from other therapists. Robert understands that many clients want "real-time" conceptualizations of their concerns, which is why he incorporates cognitive-behavioral methodologies to address the desire for "here and now" solutions. Robert is trained to look at clients' issues using a psychoanalytic perspective, but he believes that therapy should be tailored to each client's unique needs.

Robert Norgaard's virtual psychotherapy services are available in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Del Mar, Palm Springs, and Beverly Hills. He offers virtual therapy sessions using DOXY.ME, a secure and HIPAA-compliant platform. Robert provides EMDR therapy, which is an effective treatment for PTSD, phobias, eating disorders, substance use relapse prevention, and other mental health issues. He is a certified EMDR clinician, certified by Emdria International and a member of the Parnell Institute for EMDR.

Robert also offers accountability life coaching services to help clients achieve their personal and professional goals. He works with clients to identify their values, set goals, and develop a plan to achieve them. Robert's coaching services are tailored to each client's unique needs, and he provides ongoing support and accountability to help clients stay on track.

What to Expect from Therapy

Therapy is a process, and it requires time and patience. Robert Norgaard's role as a therapist is to mediate thought, observe, and offer insights. He believes that clients lead, and he follows. The time clients will need to spend in therapy is up to them and is different for everyone. Sometimes, clients may only need a few months to sort out a specific issue, and others may spend much more time in therapy, resolving and deconstructing complex issues and history.

Robert Norgaard's approach to therapy is to provide a safe and confidential space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. He works collaboratively with clients to identify their goals and develop a plan to achieve them. Robert believes that therapy should be tailored to each client's unique needs, and he incorporates various therapeutic techniques to help clients achieve their goals.

About Robert Norgaard

Robert Norgaard has over 15 years of experience in private practice. He holds a Master of Arts in Social Clinical Psychology from The New College of California and is a certified EMDR clinician, certified by Emdria International, and a member of the Parnell Institute for EMDR. Robert is also a certified accountability life coach. He earned a Bachelor of Art degree with a focus on Art History with an emphasis on Art and Architecture. He spent many years working in the Fine Art Auction world before returning to school to study clinical psychology.

Robert opened his private practice in San Francisco in 2005. In 2020, he returned to Southern California after 30 + years in San Francisco. He now resides in the Palm Springs area. Robert's clinical work has focused on complex trauma, PTSD, relational trauma, attachment difficulties, life transitions, and the process of finding identity and individuation. Robert is committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help clients achieve their goals.