About Me

Insist on yourself; never imitate. Your own gift you can present every moment
with the cumulative force of a whole life's cultivation; but of the adopted talent of another
you have only an extemporaneous half possession. Do that which is assigned to you,
and you cannot hope too much or dare too much.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance

My passion for depth psychology first emerged many years ago when I began pondering possibilities beyond my long-time career in the corporate world. Encountering and experiencing the ideas of depth psychology led me into the field of counseling where I enjoy helping others discover their own unique vitality and wisdom. For more information about my professional philosophy, you can read about what to expect in therapy.

Education

Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology with Emphasis in Depth Psychology, from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, CA
Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in writing, from University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Intern Licensing and Supervision

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Intern with an intern license from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, license #65952.
All of my counseling work is performed under the supervision of Candyce Ossefort-Russell, LPC. If you need to reach Candyce regarding my work, you can contact her at 2124 Bluebonnet Lane, Austin, TX, 78704, 512.789.6244.

Associations

American Counseling Association (ACA) (www.counseling.org)

Publications

Norcross, A.E. (2010, August). A case for personal therapy in counselor education. Counseling Today, 53, 40-42. (PDF version, 3 MB)
Norcross, A.E. (2009). The challenge of uncertainty in psychotherapy: Depth psychological voices from the field. Pacifica Graduate Institute. Carpinteria, CA. (PDF version, 900 KB)

Presentations

Norcross, A.E. (2012, February). The value of therapist uncertainty. Unpublished lecture presented at A Kaleidoscope of Counseling, 5th Annual Professional Growth Conference, Hosted by Chi Sigma Iota – Sigma Tau Sigma, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.

Experience

Clinical experience

I trained and worked at Capital Area Mental Health Center where I worked with a variety of individuals seeking help with many different psychological and life issues.

Corporate and engineering experience

Having spent 15 years as a technical writer in the software industry, I am uniquely suited to working with engineers and those in corporate jobs. I am familiar with that environment and bring an intimate understanding of it to my therapeutic work. I interact easily with those who work in that world. Also, the many years of communicating with engineers about complex, technical concepts has refined my natural abilities to listen closely, to enjoy communicating with others, and to be curious about new perspectives and ideas. If you are an engineer or working in the corporate world, I can provide a comfortable space for you to reflect, explore, and question.

On-going learning and personal growth

I have a passion for learning and actively seek new knowledge. Reading is an important part of my life, and I enjoy reading broadly about psychology and so much more. I regularly attend professional seminars and trainings. I strive to use and live all that I learn in my work with clients and in my own life. I am committed to personal growth and self-awareness.

Writing

I have a long history of writing, both professionally and personally. I enjoy how I learn about a topic and myself as I write, and I enjoy the satisfaction of capturing a thought or feeling in words. My communication skills are crucial in my work as a therapist, and I believe that writing can be a helpful tool for clients in promoting self-expression and self-exploration.