Patti Norris
Identities & Language
- Cis Woman
- Straight/Heterosexual
- BIPOC
- Hispanic or Latinx
- Language: English
Education & License
Patti earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology at the University of Arizona and a Masters in Counseling degree from the University of Phoenix. She has been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 23 years in the State of Arizona.
CAPS Service Teams
- Counseling
Role at CAPS
Patti serves as the liaison with the Dean of Students Office conducting crisis evaluations and risk assessments. Patti also offers brief individual counseling, triage and care coordination services. She is a member of the UA Campus Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) and Project Lifeline suicide prevention as well as a QPR certified crisis trainer.
Specialty Areas
- Crisis
- Suicidal Ideation
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eclectic
Professional Interests
Patti is a mental health clinician at CAPS since September, 2018. She has worked in a variety of community mental health and inpatient settings providing individual, family and intensive home-based therapy, crisis intervention and clinical case management. Patti enjoys working with individuals of all ages, and cultures, while focusing on brief interventions and crisis support. Patti uses a solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral therapy approach focusing on individual strengths and protective factors to address psychological vulnerabilities.
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