Michelle Palmer (she/her/hers)

PsyD

Hello! My name is Dr. Michelle Palmer. I'm looking forward to meeting you!

Psychologist in California

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I enjoy working with people who are not afraid to be open and vulnerable about what's going on. Maybe they've been in therapy before and are looking for a different perspective; maybe this is the first time they're considering therapy. I have a great deal of experience working with people who deal with depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues. I also have experience working with first-generation struggles and acculturation issues, and addiction.

My Background and Approach

I employ an eclectic modality with patients, as each person is different. I appreciate being able to conceptualize from an object-relations perspective; our families of origin and our early years make a huge impact on us, even if we don't realize it until later in life. Most often I find cognitive-behavioral (CBT) approaches to be effective techniques, especially when attempting to enact some kind of change. I'll follow where you want to go during the course of the session, and at the same time I'm not hesitant to point out what I observe.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Aging Concerns
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  • Self-Harm
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 16 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150/session

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