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Dr. Derick (DB) Palmer, LPC, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Parenting issues Depression Coaching
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About me

I'm Dr. DB Palmer, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the State of Utah, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington, Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, Oregon, and Louisiana, and a Licensed Professional Counselor and board approved Clinical Supervisor in the state of Alaska. I've spent nearly 20 years in the behavioral health field, across Washington, Alaska, and the western states. I have a background in corporate leadership within tribal and behavioral healthcare systems, as a university professor, and a former university counseling center director. In these roles, I've taught and supervised quite a few of Alaska and Washington’s clinicians. I am a husband and father, an avid river runner and marathon canoeist, and I'm a firm believer in each person's ability to find and create a meaningful life and co-existence with others and the world around us.

As I've been practicing for nearly 20 years, in numerous roles and settings, I've' learned to tailor my therapeutic style to keep the process moving forward. I enjoy both directive and process/insight-oriented modalities, meaning that I can be called upon as a coach and driver, if needed, and am also quite comfortable looking into the deep questions of existence and family of origin topics. I am trained in almost every psychological modality, but I really find a fit in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Existential Psychology, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques.

I am a Certified Clinical Adventure Therapist, Certified First Responder Counselor, & Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner. I also hold certification in Digital Ethics in Telehealth.

For all of the psychological language above, all the years of education, and nearly two decades in practice... I suppose what I really want people to know is that they are the drivers in their lives. You are the main character in your life's story. This moment... every moment, is a chance to write the next page. It's my goal to inspire, to walk alongside and support your journey, to challenge you to create the life that you want... the life you thought you'd have in earlier days.

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Parenting issues Depression Coaching

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Expats, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

OR LPC C5787

WA LMHC LH60210091

AK LPC PCOP713

CO LPC LPC.0017893

Reviews

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Great Guy to discuss with

Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Derick (DB) for 3 months