With over 31 years of experience in the field of social work, Michael Norman brings a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. His background spans substance abuse treatment, school social work, and community-based services. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, he offers compassionate, client-centered care to help promote healing, growth, and resilience. He currently serves at AR Psychiatric and Counseling Services in Tifton, GA.


Michael recently completed the first face-to-face Advanced BLAST Certification Training held in the USA and is now a Certified Advanced BLAST Practitioner. He specializes in treating depression, anxiety, grief, and has a special focus on trauma and PTSD using this approach, which he views as a rapid, versatile, kind, and intuitive treatment for both simple and complex traumas. He also provides counseling related to the management of stress and relationship issues, working with clients to foster mindfulness, coping skills, and increased insight. His hope is to help his clients connect and correct the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may be acting as barriers to the life they want to lead.