Norman Cerny, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Norman (Norm) Cerny

(He/Him/His)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 10 days ago
12 years in practice

Hi! My name is Norman. I approach counseling with compassion, understanding, nonjudgment and unconditional positive regard.

Hi, I’m Norman Cerny (he/him) a Licensed Independent Social Worker and the therapist behind Small Works Counseling. I’m here to offer a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment, pressure, or the need to mask. My approach is calm, collaborative, and deeply affirming. I work with many neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and autism, and I fully recognize and respect self-diagnosis. You don’t have to prove your experience to me I trust that you know yourself best. I also specialize in LGBTQ+ care, especially supporting gay, trans, and gender-expansive clients through identity exploration, transition-related questions, relationship challenges, and family dynamics. My relationship work is poly-affirming, kink-aware, and nonjudgmental, honoring the many ways people build connection and intimacy. My clinical background includes: Trauma-focused therapies (EMDR, TF-CBT) ADHD support for children, teens, and adults Queer Issues and Support Above all, I believe therapy should feel safe, accessible, and human. If you’re looking for a therapist who respects your whole identity and meets you where you are, I’d be honored to work with yo

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteSelf-identifyBisexualUnaffiliated: secular/nonreligious/agnostic/atheistLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
closed
Wed
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
closed
Fri
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Manic episodes
  • Severe depression
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
  • Suicide attempt
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance use
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • College and School Placement
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Divorce
  • Drug Use
  • Eating Concerns
  • Gambling Concerns
  • Gaming/Internet Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Infidelity
  • Insomnia
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Men's Issues
  • Panic
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personality Disorders
  • Physical Assault
  • Physical Stress
  • Polyamorous relationship
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Schizoaffective
  • Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Body positivity
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who are blind or visually impaired
  • People who are deaf or hearing impaired
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Feminist Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$50 — $125per session

  • Sliding scale
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Google Pay
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online
  • Other
  • Venmo
  • Zelle

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Independent Social Worker

    Counselors, Social Workers and Family Therapist Board of Ohio

    I.2506748, Ohio

Education

  • University of Akron

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2021

    Masters of Social Work

  • University of Akron

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2011

    Bachelors of Social Work

Other