Dwight Jerome Norman Jr

Dwight Jerome Norman Jr Verified Provider

Psychologist

In-Person
Online

About Me

Dwight Jerome Norman, Jr., is a psychologist whose private practice, Alpha Beta Behavioral Service, is in downtown Bakersfield, California. Dr. Norman has extensive experience in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome a variety of mental health conditions, behavioral issues, and relationship problems. He’s able to meet with clients face to face and remotely, and accepts payments in cash, credit cards, and through payment services like PayPal.

Providing Evidence Based Solutions

In Dr. Norman’s eyes, there’s no shame in asking for help when life becomes overwhelming or painful. His approach is grounded in compassion and acceptance, with one of the main focuses with each client being the reduction of pain and discomfort in their lives.

Although his approach is grounded in compassion, the team as Alpha Beta goes about helping his clients build toward more rewarding, fulfilling, purposeful, or free lives by using clinical, evidence-based techniques. These include applied behavior analysis, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.

No Goal Too Big or Small

Dr. Norman specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and a variety of behavioral conditions, including various forms of addiction. He also takes a keen interest in the things that are important to his clients, no matter how unique, impossible, or insignificant they might seem. He’s ready to help you form coping mechanisms to relieve anxiety, support you through a weight loss journey, and everything in between.

Payment Options

Cost

  • Individual Session: $150
  • Couples Session: $150
  • Sliding Scale Available

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+), Teen & Preteen (11 – 18)

Modalities

Couples, Families, Individuals

Ethnicity

African American, Hispanic and Latino

Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Weight Loss

Treatment Options

  • Behavioral Analysis
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Person-Centered

Locations

Main Location

2026 17th St
STE 101
Bakersfield, California 93301

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