Henry Palmer III (Chip) , LCSW

Henry Palmer III (Chip) focuses his work on people who have experienced serious consequences after making high-risk choices - decisions that have led to legal, medical, or interpersonal problems. He approaches these situations with a concentrated, solution-oriented style that examines the context in which repetitive patterns of behavior have become impractical and harmful. Together with each person he explores alternatives to those patterns, emphasizing practical problem-solving that often draws on mindfulness, paradox, metaphor, and contingency management.

His clinical background includes working with individuals, couples, and families in crisis, and he has substantial experience addressing alcohol and drug abuse as well as co-occurring mental health and psychiatric concerns. That professional experience is informed by his own long-term recovery, which shapes his perspective and commitment to pragmatic, hope-oriented work.

He invites clients to examine recurring decision-making patterns and to develop new strategies that better fit their values and life goals. "Today well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope."

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Support

Henry Palmer III (Chip) integrates several evidence-informed methods into online work to address complex decision-making, addiction, and emotional regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it is useful for people struggling with intense emotions, impulsivity, or unstable relationships. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to thoughts and feelings - it can help reduce reactivity, improve focus, and support recovery-oriented coping. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style that helps people resolve ambivalence about change and strengthen commitment to recovery and healthier choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, tailoring techniques from these approaches as the work unfolds. Clients are invited to provide input so the plan reflects their values and life circumstances.

Online sessions using video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and consistent access to care from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions, access timely support during transitions, and fit therapy into busy or changing schedules with the guidance of a licensed professional.