About Me:
Clayton Norman

When I first went to therapy at 15, the word “Psychotherapy” on the therapist’s door immediately made me feel like I was in trouble or that something was wrong with me. That first experience felt cold and clinical, and it turned me off from therapy for years. But when I returned as an adult, I encountered a different kind of space: one that welcomed me as I was. I was introduced to mindfulness, how to relate to difficult emotions, and how to soften the pressure to “fix” myself. My Those lessons reshaped not only how I healed, but how I now show up for others.

Today, I’m committed to creating a therapy space that is accessible, non-judgmental, and—most importantly—a space where kids and adults actually want to be. My work with young people is deeply rooted in the things I love: nature, skateboarding, and making art.

With adults, I often lean into mindfulness-based approaches to help people reconnect with themselves in a compassionate way. I also work from a systemic lens, recognizing that many of the problems we carry are not simply personal or internal, but shaped by the cultural stories, power structures, and societal forces around us.

I hold a BA from The Evergreen State College (2013) and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Colorado Denver (2022).

Trainings and Conferences

Fall 2023 — Heart of the Warrior Level 1 Meditation Training

November 2023 — Association for Creativity in Counseling Conference

Spring 2024 — Heart of the Warrior Level 2 Meditation Training

September 2024 — Drala Mountain Center- Silent Meditation Retreat Intensive

September 2024 — Leaning Into Liberatory Practice Therapy Summit

November 2024 — SoCal Contemporary Narrative Therapy Conference

Fall 2024 — Contemporary Narrative Therapy Conference San Diego, CA

Spring 2025 — Drala Mountain Center Silent Meditation Retreat Intensive

What Clients Are Saying

  • “My son was struggling with confidence and motivation as he entered his junior year of high school. He and Clayton clicked immediately. Together they helped my son develop skills that he continues to use in college”

    — Andy H

  • “I absolutely believe that both small group and individual Skate Therapy can be highly effective and I look forward to seeing where you take this study and especially seeing it become a solid option for children in the practice in mental health.”

    — Carrie H

  • “Clayton's relationship with our son has been life-changing, he has been so positively influential on our son's life.”

    — Yasmin S

  • “My son was really able to speak about his life and thoughts through Skate Therapy.”

    — Amy M

  • “Clayton's relaxed and easygoing manner coupled with his sessions in less formal settings have been beneficial for putting our child at ease. He builds a sense of trust and companionship that makes sessions fun! We also appreciate his open dialogue with us so we can all work as a team to build up our son.”

    —Katy S