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Mercides Palmer

Mercides Palmer

LCPC

Maryland

Therapist focused on clear, practical support

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At a glance

Credentials
LCPC
License
LCPC, Maryland / LC11727
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Maryland

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Attachment-informed
    • Goal oriented

    About Mercides

    Mercides Palmer is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland. She has three years of experience and focuses on helping people who are struggling with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. She creates a straightforward, compassionate space where people can speak openly and start making changes at their own pace.

    Palmer’s approach centers on listening first and meeting each person where they are. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters and build motivation for change. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns, and client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused on each person’s perspective.

    Practical skills and everyday strategies are part of her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools may be used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies can also be introduced for emotion regulation and managing intense moments.

    Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to the client’s needs. People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental setting where goals are discussed and progress is tracked in simple steps. The therapist emphasizes respect for each person’s timing and readiness to change.

    Mercides supports those seeking clearer direction about life purpose, people coping with mood disorders or self-harm thoughts, and individuals dealing with workplace stress or challenges common to young adults. She works in English and practices in Maryland.

  2. How Mercides Uses Motivational and Attachment Work Online

    Mercides often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum one step at a time. This approach focuses on listening, asking clear questions, and helping clients set personally meaningful goals. Attachment-based ideas are used to notice patterns that come from early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and reactions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking in on what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress unfolds.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full session isn't needed. They also make it possible to keep consistent appointments around work or school demands. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for timing, length, and how to structure sessions to meet practical needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Life purposeMood disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Maryland

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

    This therapist helps with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD-related concerns, plus related areas like mood disorders and workplace stress.

    How would you describe the therapeutic style?

    Sessions emphasize listening, collaboration, and practical steps. The therapist uses motivational techniques and explores what clients want to change.

    What is the clinician's background and experience?

    The therapist holds an LCPC credential and has three years of professional counseling experience working with the listed concerns.

    Where is the therapist located and licensed?

    She is licensed as an LCPC in Maryland and practices there.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English only.

    Can people outside the U.S. schedule sessions?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How much do sessions cost?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin therapy with this clinician?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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