Chip Palmer
Hi! I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and licensed clinical addiction counselor (LCAS). I went to graduate school at the University of Vermont and have provided therapy services for more than 30 years in outpatient mental health settings as well as in inpatient psychiatric and addiction treatment settings.
As a crisis clinician and trained hostage negotiator, I am accustomed to dealing with high-intensity situations and with complex co-occurring disorders.
I'm in long-term recovery from alcohol and opiate dependence. Also, I am developing a specialty in working with lawyers. Fun fact: I worked on an offshore lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine for 4 years.
First session
In our initial session, I can answer any questions that you have about the therapy experience. You can provide me with a description of your understanding of the situation that you find yourself in. We can determine some initial goals of therapy and discuss strategies to achieve those goals. My approach is very client-centered and can be adapted to either short or long-term approaches. Working to co-create an image of a more satisfying future is always a goal.
Strengths
I have worked with individuals and families in crisis for many years. As a crisis clinician and trained hostage negotiator, I am accustomed to dealing with high-intensity situations and with complex co-occurring disorders. My lived experience of addiction/recovery adds value to my work. My operative premise is that (by and large) most people are doing the best they can. I look to locate and build an individual's strengths.
Ideal clients
I work well with adults who are embarking on a recovery experience from substance dependence, individuals with ADHD, and lawyers at all stages of their careers. I see adults through all phases of adulthood. I am accustomed to working with individuals in crisis, or who are suffering as a result of the consequences of a poor choice in any dimension.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I've been trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and use cognitive behavioral techniques to help focus on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and actions.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
My work integrates mindfulness practices, such as meditation and focused awareness, into therapy to help individuals cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce distressing thoughts and emotions.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- North CarolinaLicense C008673