Mercides Palmer, MD, LCPC

Therapist in Maryland

Mercides Palmer is a licensed professional counselor in Maryland with three years of clinical experience.

Licensed inMaryland
LicenseLC11727
NPI 1780440032
Experience3+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Mercides

Mercides Palmer is a licensed professional counselor in Maryland with three years of clinical experience. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps for dealing with hard moments. Her work often centers on relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD-related concerns.

She builds a calm, open space so people can talk without feeling judged. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change or understand.

Background and approach

The first meetings usually look at immediate concerns and what matters most to the client. Mercides uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand how early bonds influence current relationships. She also draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Those who come for help may work on managing mood symptoms, coping with loss, improving self-worth, or finding clearer direction in life. She also addresses self-harm thoughts and supports people dealing with workplace stress or transitions into young adulthood.

Mercides aims to make therapy a collaborative process. She listens, reflects, and offers concrete strategies people can use between sessions. Her style is warm, direct, and focused on building skills that fit everyday life.

Credentials

LCPC (Maryland): License LC11727 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1780440032 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mercides lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
ADHD
Attachment issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Self-harm
Self-love
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Mercides names

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Online support

How attachment and skill-based methods work online

Attachment-based work helps people see how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can use this approach to notice interaction styles, improve connection, and reduce repeating harmful patterns. Client-centered therapy centers on the client's priorities and rhythm, offering a space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and functioning over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mercides will collaborate with each person to pick which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in about what feels useful and adjusts techniques as progress is made, so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text let people share updates between sessions or choose a format that fits a busy schedule. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and maintain continuity of care.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Mercides address?

She helps people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. Additional areas include mood disorders, self-harm, workplace stress, and finding life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and direct. She creates an open space and uses practical tools to address what matters most to the client.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience as a licensed counselor working with the issues listed in her profile.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is listed as MD, LCPC and practices in Maryland.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and starting therapy handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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