Kristy Norris, LMFT is committed to promoting personal well-being through the provision of a variety of therapy interventions along with testing, assessment and the development of new tools to better manage life's challenges. Assisting individuals, couple's and families in reducing conflict in relationships, fears and anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, educational/financial problems, and other intra- and inter-personal struggles to gain new insight and enjoyment out of life.
1. To maintain an atmosphere in which therapists and clients learn together and solve problems for the benefit of all.
2. To provide therapy for families, couples, and individuals that is founded on validated theory, and embodied in compassionate, resourceful therapists.
3. Accountability, respect, confidentiality and integrity as manifested by our therapists' adherence to the Code of Ethics of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
4. Inclusivity and diversity, for those of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, genders, abilities, nationalities, races, religions, and sexual orientations.
5. Mutual caring and the creation of a 'safe space'- a context wherein all can become the best they can be.
As my client(s you have the right to be informed about the therapy program you will be engaged in.
These rights include: The right to ask questions about therapy. Your therapist will explain his/her therapy approach and methods used upon request. The right to end therapy at any time without any moral, legal, or financial obligations other than those already incurred. The right to know the Code of Ethics followed by your therapist. The right to specify and negotiate therapeutic goals and to renegotiate them when necessary. The right to be fully informed of the limits of confidentiality in the therapy setting. The right to know if there has been no session activity or phone contact recorded for a period of 4 weeks, your client file will automatically closed. In most circumstances, a client file can be re-opened upon completion of a new intake and payment of any delinquent fees.
Appointments Appointments are usually scheduled for 50 minutes, commonly known as a "clinical hour". Your therapist will schedule your appointments or you may schedule online. If you should need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please contact your therapist at least 24 hours in advance. Your therapist reserves the right to charge a full session's fee for canceled or missed appointments if not notified 24 hrs in advance.