Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Rhonda Palmer, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2017040186
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 112447
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-22203
- NPI
- 1932796752
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Rhonda supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Rhonda
Rhonda Palmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on everyday pressures such as stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, addictions, family and parenting issues, and ADHD. Rhonda uses practical talk and active listening to help people sort problems and make changes that fit their lives.
Her approach centers on clear, respectful collaboration. Sessions are direct and grounded. She draws on methods that include attachment-based work, client-centered practices, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, and mindfulness. Rhonda helps people notice patterns, try small shifts, and test what works in real life.
Rhonda pays attention to how early relationships affect current behavior and feelings. She helps clients name attachment patterns and communication problems so they can change how they relate to others. Work may involve learning new ways to respond to triggers, practicing different communication skills, and tracking thoughts that keep anxiety or low self-esteem active.
For people dealing with caregiving, aging, or end-of-life concerns, she brings steady presence and practical planning conversations. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, codependency, impulsivity, infidelity, and family of origin problems with concrete strategies rather than abstract theory.
Sessions aim to combine skill building and real-world problem solving. Rhonda encourages honest, responsible participation from clients. People who want straightforward guidance and a focus on daily life changes report clearer next steps by the end of sessions.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. Online sessions can be used to notice those patterns, practice new responses, and rehearse different ways of connecting. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and experience, with the therapist following the client's lead and reflecting what is said to promote clearer self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises and tracking to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. That plan can change over time based on what helps most, so the choice of approach is collaborative rather than fixed.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so people can meet between appointments or during a lunch break. It also lets therapists use worksheets, thought records, mindfulness exercises, and role-play in ways that fit a client's schedule and daily routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Texas, Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, family and parenting matters, and ADHD among other related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, direct style that includes attachment-based thinking, client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience in social work.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Missouri as MO LCSW and in Texas as TX LCSW.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats handled?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers