Mary Lee Palmer , LCSW, CSW

Mary Lee Palmer is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 41 years of experience helping people navigate relationship struggles, mood concerns, trauma, addiction, and many life transitions. She brings depth of experience from work in psychiatric hospitals and private practice, having led parent, adolescent, and family therapy groups on a child and adolescent unit and served as Director of Child and Adolescent Services at Brawner Hospital in Atlanta. Her clinical history includes supporting people across the lifespan, from children to older adults, and addressing complex conditions such as bipolar disorder, chronic illness, and histories of physical or emotional trauma.

Palmer combines an array of therapeutic methods to fit each person's needs, drawing on client-centered principles, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, emotionally-focused work for relationships, and psychodynamic ideas. She favors a warm, interactive, and often playful style, approaching clients with sensitivity and respect and avoiding rigid labels. She has particular experience with infidelity, sex therapy concerns, addictions, family and blended-family issues, grief, LGBT and intimacy-related matters, parenting and caregiver stress, and a wide range of coping and mood concerns.

She holds LCSW credentials, reflecting her role as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and also maintains a CSW credential. Mary Lee Palmer invites people ready to make change to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life and offers guidance and support throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Mary Lee Palmer

Mary Lee Palmer integrates client-centered therapy into her online practice, creating a respectful and collaborative environment where the client's goals and values guide the work. This approach is especially helpful for people seeking a supportive space to explore personal growth, identity, and relationship concerns.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes by offering practical skills and structured strategies.

Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) is another tool she applies with couples and families to strengthen attachment and improve communication. EFT helps partners recognize emotional patterns and develop more secure, responsive interactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary Lee Palmer will work with each client to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for those with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access a therapist who understands complex relationship, mood, and trauma-related concerns.