Dr. Norman (Norm) Dewhurst

Dr. Norman (Norm) Dewhurst draws on a client-centered way of working to help people facing anger, stress, anxiety, and depression. He meets people where they are and focuses on their strengths. He writes plainly and listens closely so clients can describe what matters most to them.

With 44 years of experience as a Colorado psychologist (CO Psychologist PSY.0000777), he has helped people with relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. He also supports those dealing with sleep problems, parenting strain, intimacy issues, and career stress. He treats mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and low self-esteem alongside situational problems that come up in daily life.

His style emphasizes respect for each person’s story. Sessions center on what the client wants to change and build on existing strengths. He uses practical techniques to manage upsetting thoughts and behaviors and encourages reflection about values and meaning.

People who work with him can expect straightforward conversations and tools to try between sessions. He sees the therapeutic process as a partnership where the client’s goals drive the work. He aims to help people make steady, realistic steps toward better coping and more satisfying relationships.

To begin, he asks people to say what they want from therapy and then tailors the approach to those goals. This keeps sessions focused and useful for the challenges each person brings.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding your perspective and building on your strengths. Online sessions using this approach begin with the therapist listening carefully and asking what you want to change, then shaping sessions around your priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In online sessions CBT can help with anger, anxiety, sleep problems, and mood by giving clear exercises and check-ins to practice between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize client-centered exploration, CBT techniques, or solution-focused steps based on what the person needs.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow regular check-ins that keep progress moving. Different session arrangements can let people choose shorter check-ins, longer deep sessions, or a rhythm that suits their schedule rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.