- Relationship support
- Trauma recovery
- Self-esteem work
About Mercides
Mercides Palmer is a licensed professional counselor in Maryland with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and ADHD. She creates space for honest conversation and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable.
In sessions she tends to keep language simple and direct. She listens first, then helps clients name patterns that cause pain and get in the way of daily life. She works with practical skills and clearer thinking so people can make small, steady changes that matter over time.
Her background includes approaches that emphasize connection, personal agency, and coping skills. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds shape current relationship responses. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. She also uses client-centered methods to keep the client’s experience central in planning goals.
People come to her for a range of concerns beyond the main specialties. These include mood disorders, self-harm thoughts, questions about life purpose, workplace stress, and issues common to young adults. She also addresses attachment problems and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder when relevant.
Mercides encourages a collaborative process. She helps clients set realistic goals and checks in about what methods are working. If a different approach seems needed, she discusses options and next steps together.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how earlier relationships influence present-day reactions and patterns. It can be useful for people who notice repeated relationship problems or who struggle with trust and closeness.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions. It is often helpful for mood problems, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with work or daily tasks.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to set goals and decide which methods fit best. That collaborative planning can include trying techniques from different approaches and checking in about what helps.
If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for more consistent check-ins during periods of stress. It also lets people choose conversations that focus on skills practice, thought work, or attachment concerns without changing the core therapeutic goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Mercides help with?
She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and ADHD. She also addresses related areas like mood disorders, workplace stress, and young adult challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then uses practical skills and thought work to help clients make steady changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a clinician working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCPC credential in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and how does billing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.