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MD, LCPC

Mercides Palmer, MD, LCPC

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Mercides

Mercides Palmer is an MD and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting people who are navigating relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and concerns around self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with mood disorders, attachment issues, and ADHD among other areas of focus, and she frames care around practical skills as well as exploration of underlying patterns. Her style centers on openness and nonjudgmental listening, creating space for clients to express difficult feelings and gradually build new coping strategies.

She draws from evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-based perspectives to address unhelpful thinking and strengthen relational patterns, while also using client-centered and existential ideas to honor each person’s values and goals. Sessions aim to balance insight, emotional processing, and concrete tools for daily life.

Mercides approaches each client collaboratively, acknowledging that beginning therapy takes courage and that change unfolds over time. She works with clients to identify priorities, set realistic goals, and choose therapeutic techniques that fit individual needs and preferences.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches into Online Care

Mercides uses attachment-based principles to explore how early relational patterns influence current connections, helping clients notice and shift repeating dynamics in relationships. She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and to teach tangible skills for managing mood, anxiety, and day-to-day challenges. When helpful, elements of client-centered and existential thinking are woven in to honor each person’s values and to encourage meaningful goal-setting and self-reflection.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, experiment with techniques, and adjust methods based on what fits best for a person’s needs, preferences, and progress. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and manageable.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try homework and skills between sessions, and continue work during transitions or busy periods while still engaging with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with people experiencing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and ADHD, plus related issues such as mood disorders and workplace challenges.
What is the therapeutic style and approach like?
The approach emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment with a blend of techniques including attachment-based work, CBT, DBT elements, and client-centered exploration to combine insight with practical skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinician in Maryland.
What credentials and licensure does the clinician hold and where are they based?
The clinician holds MD and LCPC credentials, listed as MD LCPC LC11727, and practices in Maryland.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and this therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with this therapist?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English