AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Therapy Services
Dr. Palmer is trained in Behavioral Therapy (BT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Check out this helpful website to see how effective BT and CBT are in treating most disorders of childhood.
Psychological services are available for children and teens from 3 to 18 years of age.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an empirically validated treatment that helps parents attune to their child and improve the parent-child relationship. PCIT is an 12-week program with specific goals and strategies for each session.
CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Individual therapy for children and teens who may be experiencing challenges due to:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Disruptive behavior
Learning challenges / learning disabilities
Social skills deficits and friendship issues
Depression
Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Transitions (for example: graduation)
Grief and loss
PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Therapy can help parents and caregivers address:
Behavioral challenges and discipline issues
Family functioning and parent-child conflict
Separation and divorce
Parent conflict about discipline and parenting
Blended families and step-parenting
School concerns
Dr. Palmer also offers a 6-week parenting course that helps parents establish basic rules and discipline for improving parenting and overall family functioning. This course is offered in individual, one-on-one appointments or in a group format. Check that out here.
Testing Services
Testing may be requested to help determine if an individual experiences a LEARNING DISORDER, ADHD, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, and SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL diagnoses such as ANXIETY or DEPRESSION.
Testing may also be requested when an individual is needing an updated IEP or when transitioning to college.
Testing typically requires several hours of face-to-face time with the individual as well as separate appointments for parents/caregivers.
Most often testing will involve communication with the child’s teachers and a classroom observation.
Following all data collection, an appointment is set to provide feedback and recommendations.
A full report is provided to parents that will include suggestions for treatment and school recommendations as applicable.
Court Involved Services
