Therapist profile
Henry Palmer III (Chip), LCSW
LCSW - Family and relationship concerns
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- Addiction recovery focus
- Mindfulness methods
- Solution-focused work
About Henry
Henry Palmer III (Chip) is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with 30 years of clinical work. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as intimacy difficulties and coping with life changes. He also lists work around career, compassion fatigue, and LGBT concerns.
Chip describes a practical, solution-oriented style. He looks at how high-risk decisions have led to legal, medical, or interpersonal problems. Sessions often examine the patterns that keep those decisions repeating and consider alternatives that are more workable in day-to-day life.
His background includes long experience with alcohol and drug abuse and with co-occurring mental health issues. He says his own long-term recovery informs how he supports people who struggle with addiction. That experience is part of how he frames treatment goals and discusses relapse and recovery strategies.
In session he uses mindfulness, paradox, metaphor, and contingency techniques to test different ways of solving problems. He also works from client-centered and motivational interviewing perspectives, aiming to help people find what motivates change. He has applied these methods while supporting individuals during crises.
Chip combines short-term, solution-focused conversations with attention to deeper patterns that sustain problems. He encourages practical steps and experiments to try between meetings. If you want to explore how past choices affect your current life, he asks people to start with a brief assessment and a plan for small, concrete changes.
How sessions work
Approach to therapy and online sessions
Chip commonly integrates client-centered work and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person, helping them gain clarity about values and goals. DBT offers skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors, and building better interpersonal strategies.He also draws on motivational interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change. That approach uses open questions and reflections to uncover what matters most and to build motivation for practical steps. Together these methods are used to address addiction, relationship stress, anxiety, and coping after crisis.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to identify which tools best fit a person's goals, needs, and daily life. He tests things in short experiments and adjusts the plan based on what helps.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into a busy week, makes it easier to check in between appointments, and allows for shorter or more frequent meetings when needed. Discuss scheduling preferences and practical arrangements during the initial matching and first session.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does he help with?
He helps people work through family conflict, family of origin issues, divorce and separation, and parenting strain mentioned under family concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a focused, solution-oriented approach that mixes client-centered listening with practical interventions like mindfulness, metaphor, and contingency management.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with addiction, co-occurring mental health issues, crisis situations, and relationship concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices under that credential and state licensure.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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