Marquis Norton
Marquis Norton, known online as Dr. Norton Therapy, is a Virginia counselor and mental health creator who pairs accessible explanations with music, dance and conversations about therapy.
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ABC NewsOverview
- Known online as
- Dr. Norton Therapy (@drnortontherapy)
- Based in
- Virginia, with a practice in Hampton and Newport News
- Work
- Mental health creator, counselor and podcast host
- Education
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
- Breakout
- Mental health videos on TikTok, featured by ABC News in 2020
Mini bio
A counselor behind the camera.
Marquis Norton brings his counseling background to short, approachable videos about mental health. His practice, Norton Therapeutic Solutions, identifies him as holding a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. The practice works in Hampton and Newport News, Virginia.
Opening up the conversation.
By early 2020, Norton was also making space for longer conversations through Choose Your Choices. Its first episode, released on January 27, discussed how Black boys manage anger. Later episodes brought in psychologist Kristie Norwood and mental health creator Dr. Kojo Sarfo.
Finding an audience on TikTok.
As @drnortontherapy, Norton combined mental health explanations with dance and music. ABC News interviewed him in September 2020 about starting conversations through those videos, then featured his lessons about depression, anger and anxiety that December.
Beyond the feed.
In April 2021, Black Men Ventures named Norton the first-place winner of its Black Founders Pitch competition for Norton Therapeutic Solutions. The 2024 Virginia Counseling Association convention later listed him alongside Myranda Thomas for a presentation about resilience in young adults.
Creditschronological, newest first
Podcast
- 2020Choose Your ChoicesCreator and host
- 2020What is it like to be Tik Tok Famous, Dr. Kojo Psych DNPHost, with guest Dr. Kojo Sarfo
- 2020So you want to be a Therapist?Host, with guest Dr. Kristie Norwood
Media appearances
- 2020Mental health therapist’s simple lessons has helped millions embrace mental self-careFeatured creator, ABC News
- 2020Tik Tok TherapistInterview guest, ABC News
Awards
Quotes
I am determined to make impactful changes in the lives of those I serve.Marquis Norton, Psychology Today professional profile
Norton describes the purpose behind his counseling work in his professional introduction.
Trivia
- The first Choose Your Choices episode focused on how Black boys manage anger.
- His podcast has featured Dr. Kojo Sarfo, another creator who uses TikTok to discuss mental health.
- His professional background includes crisis counseling, addictions counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy.
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