Elizabeth Norman, M.Ed.
819 Broad Street
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286.3136

Elizabeth has done psychotherapy with adults in private practice for 25 years since receiving her degree in Counseling Psychology from Duke University in 1980. Her graduate training concentrated on marriage and family therapy and during the last 10 years she has focused on treating couples and individuals who have problems with relationships, intimacy and sex. Integrated systems theory, which also attends to cultural, spiritual and emotional beliefs, is a cornerstone of her therapeutic orientation. Along with specific certifications in several models of relationship therapy, her couples work is influenced by the theories of John Gottman, David Schnarch and Sue Johnson. Additionally, she has trained in TA, Redecision, RE, DBT, experiential, psychoeducational and psychomotor approaches. Elizabeth also counsels patients for Planned Parenthood and has an interest in sex education and women's health issues.


Licenses and Certifications:

  • NC Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • NC Licensed Professional Counselor
  • AASECT Certified Diplomate Sex Therapist (American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists)
  • Certified Active Parenting Leader
  • Certified Imago Therapist
  • Certified Family Life Educator
  • Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist
  • National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists
  • Registered Family Mediator


Professional Affiliations:

  • Clinical Member AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists)
  • Clinical Member American Group Psychotherapy Association
  • National Council on Family Relations
  • American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
  • American Counseling Association
  • International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
  • Imago Relationships International
  • American Orthopsychiatric Association
  • NC Group Psychotherapy Association
  • Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health


Special Interest Areas:

  • Intimacy and attachment issues
  • Male and Female sexual dysfunctions; desire phase disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Sexuality
  • Premarital preparation; divorce counseling and adjustment
  • Issues of adult transition; remarriage
  • Affairs, compulsive sexual behaviors
  • Anger, anxiety and conflict
  • Infertility and pregnancy loss; pregnancy and adoption


Office Policies:

    Hours are Monday - Thursday and some evenings are available. To make an appointment, call Elizabeth at (919) 286-3136.

    50 minute sessions - $100; some sliding scale based on financial need. Check your insurance policy to determine if your plan's mental health benefits cover psychotherapy session.


    Office:

      819 Broad Street
      Durham, NC 27705
      Voice Mail: (919) 286-3136

      Directions: The 800 Block of Broad Street lies just north of Duke East Campus and can be reached from the Durham Expressway (I47) by taking the Swift Avenue/East Campus exit, proceeding north across Main Street (Swift becomes Broad Street). Continue on Broad one block until you cross Markham. 819 is on the left near the end of the block.