L. Nora Durand

(LMHC)

About Me

Hi my name is Nora Durand, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 5 years of experience in the state of Florida and New York. I am a Florida native who moved to New York a few years ago. I have a Master in Mental Health Counseling and a certificate in Child and Adolescent Studies. I have worked in child welfare as an advocate and counselor to youth in foster care from there I became a crisis counselor for Hurricane Sandy Victims, to then run a crisis respite center for individuals with what we call “severe mental illness” where we provided a peer environment in which individual’s experiencing psychosis but did not rise to the level of hospitalization could have a place to stay away from their triggering environment, and currently I work with victims of crimes.
I shared so much detail as to my prior work experience because it speaks to the way I work with individuals. I believe in meeting every person where they are at and providing a compassionate non-judgmental space to process and explore their individual reality. My approach is a combination of Intentional Peer Support, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Need Adaptive Treatment model. I do my best to be creative with the therapy I provide and tailor it to the individual that I am working with.
I am so happy that you have taken this step to work on your emotional and mental health and look forward to the opportunity to be a support alongside you in this journey.

Specialties

  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief
  • Self esteem

I also have experience in Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression

Years of Experience: 5

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LMHC #MH13075 (Expires: 2019-03-31)

LMHC #007575 (Expires: 2019-10-31)

Reviews

Written by S.T. on Aug 15, 2018 after counseling with L. Nora for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, anger, and career

She is analytical, insightful, and wonderful. She has been very supportive to me. I would recommend her easily to anyone searching for comfort and empathy. She also challenges in some ways, which is good. Thank you for everything.

Written by K.A. on Jul 24, 2018 after counseling with L. Nora for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, self esteem, and career

Nora Durand has been exceptional in helping me pinpoint my problem areas regarding my anxiety and what triggers it. She has been amazing about checking in when time gets away from me and days lapse. I am new to this process but even in a very short time and only message board sessions I feel such as difference in my ability to take control of my situations and make necessary changes to move forward to a happier healthier existence in my own life.

Written by T.O. on Jul 17, 2018 after counseling with L. Nora for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, and anger

I love her. Just absolutely do. She keeps it real and tells me what I need to know straight forward. I don’t want to be babied and she gives me that without being harsh whatsoever.

Written by J.O. on Jul 10, 2018 after counseling with L. Nora for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem

Mrs. Nora Durand provides an open and secure space to share everything and where you can be yourself. She listens and summarizes in an excellent manner, which helped me understanding myself much better. She keeps track and provides good tools to work on the goals. I would highly recommend her. She is really good.

Written by C.O. on Apr 20, 2018 after counseling with L. Nora for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, grief, self esteem, and career

She's incredible! I have been to counseling for years and L. Nora Durand has been the most productive of all - and we've only had a few sessions. She is considerate and helps you to truly understand yourself. I am looking forward to improving my overall well being with her help.

Written by M.I. on Mar 29, 2018 after counseling with L. Nora for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship, grief, intimacy-related, and self esteem

I am very busy and don't have much time for myself, so this platform has been amazing. Not only has the platform been great but I was matched with an amazing counselor she has helped me realized a lot about myself that I didn't know before and we are working on a plan to help me get the healing I need. I am excited about what is to come.

Written by C.A. on Feb 20, 2018 after counseling with L. Nora for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and anger

I am extremely happy with Nora's attentiveness, intelligence of processing my concerns, non judgmental tone, and compassion. I have recommend this type of counseling based on my experience with Nora's counseling. I hope if they sign up they get fitted with a counselor that works woth them as well. I also love Nora's flexibility. When I don't get back to her or follow through with some of her suggestions that I intented to do like journal writing she doesn't make me feel pressured but checks in amd encourages progress. I like that because it makes me feel motivated to stick with working though my issues and procrastination. I am hopeful that I will continue this counselling for a long time. It is healthy and I am happy I got fitted with her. Thank you.