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Rhonda Palmer, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
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About me

Welcome! 🤗 I’m Rhonda Palmer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, human being, and a big believer that change happens best in a space that feels safe, real, and judgment free. I have over 17 years of experience in Social Work, and I'm licensed in Missouri, Texas, and Arizona. I often assist Highly Sensitive People in navigating anxiety, relationship patterns, self esteem, neurodivergent experiences (including autism and ADHD), and more. I’m also certified as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and Autism Spectrum Clinical Specialist.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide parts of yourself to be accepted, this is your space to drop the mask. I don’t believe in “fixing” who you are. Instead, I believe in helping you understand yourself, work passed old wounds, and to support you in working towards building a life for yourself that honors your strengths. I work best with people who are ready to be real, even if “real” means messy, unsure, or figuring it out one step at a time. You don’t need to impress me or get everything “right.” However, you do need to show up with honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and a willingness to grow because that’s how real change happens.

During our sessions, we’ll work together in a way that feels collaborative, respectful, and grounded. I’ll bring compassion and care, but I’ll also hold boundaries so our space stays safe and balanced. I don’t work well with people looking to control others, avoid responsibility, or seek validation without reflection.

During our sessions, I’ll utilize therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution Focused Therapy, and Brainspotting. Mostly, I’ll bring empathy, humor, and the belief that you already have the wisdom inside of you, I’m just here to help you uncover it.

“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” - Albert Einstein

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” - Nelson Mandela

If you’re ready for this kind of work, I welcome you.

Professional experience

8 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

AZ LCSW LCSW-22203

MO LCSW 2017040186

TX LCSW 112447

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rhonda Palmer. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

This is a great experience. I didn’t know where to start for help. After seeing a commercial on TV, I’m glad I reached out.

Written on Apr 01, 2026 after therapy with Rhonda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem

Rhonda is a fantastic professional. She always responds in a timely manner and gives advanced notice for unavailability. In terms of her skills as a therapist, she is very well versed. My personal favorite thing about her is her ability to keep me accountable and honest in our meetings.

Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Rhonda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She is very straight forward and a great listener. Helped me with just one session and looking forward to talking with her again.

Written on Dec 17, 2025 after therapy with Rhonda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I love Rhonda! She's so patient

Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Rhonda for 8 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues

Rhonda is saving me

Written on Nov 23, 2025 after therapy with Rhonda for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues

At first I was scared to try a different therapist, but after finding Rhonda. I've never been happier and felt more seen!

Written on Oct 28, 2025 after therapy with Rhonda for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd