Jerika Norona, PhD, ABPP

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About me

“Relationships are central to our well-being, and healthy connections are worth fighting for. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I work with romantic partners and families to identify negative relational patterns and the deeper emotions that drive these painful cycles. With warmth and humility, I hope to foster a safe environment that allows individuals to learn about themselves and their partners/family members, as well as experience secure and connecting ways of relating. Additionally, I work with individuals who have a loved one struggling with substance use disorders using Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT). I teach practical skills for improving communication, setting boundaries, and encouraging loved ones to seek treatment in a compassionate, effective way.”

Dr. Norona earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral training at the San Francisco VA Healthcare System, and served as a staff psychologist in the Couple and Family Therapy Program prior to joining PBH. She is certified in the practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy by the International Centre for Excellence in EFT (ICEEFT) and is board certified in the specialty of Couple and Family Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). She has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles on romantic relationships across the lifespan, how relational dynamics can support individual well-being, and improving access to care. As Co-Director of Training, she has a passion for teaching, mentoring, and clinical supervision with trainees from diverse backgrounds and identities.

Clinics I work in

Relationship Clinic

Training and Experience

Graduate School: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Internship: San Francisco VA Healthcare System
Post-doctoral Fellowship: San Francisco VA Healthcare System

License

PSY#31110