Therapist in Schaumburg, Illinois Norma Croy, Therapist

Norma Croy, LCPC, helps adults across Illinois navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions with a compassionate, neuroscience-informed approach to therapy. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for young adults, adults, and seniors who are seeking meaningful healing and lasting emotional change. Norma works with individuals experiencing PTSD and trauma, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, while also supporting clients facing challenges related to grief, gender identity, chronic health conditions, and substance use. Her therapeutic style combines warmth, curiosity, and clinical expertise to help clients feel understood, empowered, and supported throughout the healing process. She understands that the transition back into daily life can feel overwhelming and isolating, and she creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can process their experiences while building practical coping strategies. Drawing from trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapies, Norma helps clients strengthen emotional regulation, improve self-awareness, and reconnect with their personal goals and values. Her clinical approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, mindfulness-based techniques, and psychodynamic and narrative therapy principles. Norma believes that healing requires attention to both the mind and body, especially for individuals recovering from trauma or emotionally distressing experiences. She works collaboratively with clients to identify the beliefs and patterns that may be keeping them stuck while developing healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and responding. Norma also has experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, military veterans, and first responders, in addition to offering care for many other populations and concerns. Since beginning her clinical practice in 2019, Norma has remained committed to creating an affirming therapeutic environment where clients can explore their stories without fear of judgment. She also speaks Tagalog, allowing her to support a broader and more diverse community of clients. Outside of her work, Norma enjoys cooking, dancing, hiking, indoor gardening, listening to podcasts and music, playing mahjong, gathering with friends, and discovering coffee houses with exceptional coffee. Her appreciation for connection, creativity, and nature reflects the grounded and authentic presence she brings into therapy sessions.