Henry Palmer III (Chip), LCSW

Henry Palmer III (Chip) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 30 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues.

Chip focuses on practical change. He looks at the choices that led to current problems and the patterns that keep repeating. Sessions are solution-oriented and often include mindfulness, concrete problem-solving, and strategies to manage impulses and cravings.

He brings a long history of working with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. His own experience in long-term recovery informs how he talks about relapse, accountability, and rebuilding routines. He explains options plainly and helps people try small, testable changes.

Chip uses Client-Centered methods to listen and understand what matters to each person. He draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. He also uses Existential ideas to address meaning, responsibility, and life transitions.

Sessions tend to be direct and focused on immediate problems as well as longer-term patterns. He often combines coaching-style questions with practical exercises and mindfulness practices. People who want clear steps and accountability may find this approach helpful.

How Chip’s Approaches Translate to Online Sessions