Henry Palmer III (Chip), LCSW
LCSW guiding recovery after high-risk choices
- Addiction recovery
- Crisis-focused care
- Mindfulness strategies
About Henry Palmer III (Chip)
Henry Palmer III (Chip) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people who have experienced the fallout from high-risk decisions. He works with individuals, couples, and families facing legal, medical, and interpersonal dilemmas and uses a focused, solution-oriented method to examine how certain patterns of behavior became impractical or repetitive.
His practice emphasizes exploring alternative problem-solving strategies that draw on mindfulness, paradox, metaphor, and contingency management. Henry has substantial experience supporting people with alcohol and drug abuse concerns as well as those managing co-occurring mental health and psychiatric issues. His own long-term recovery informs his work and shapes a compassionate, pragmatic approach to change and relapse prevention.
Accustomed to crisis work, he brings experience with people and families in urgent situations and prioritizes practical, context-aware interventions that aim to expand coping options and encourage sustainable choices. The practice is grounded in solution-focused techniques that seek to replace harmful cycles with adaptive strategies, helping clients move toward clearer outcomes and renewed hope.
His practice emphasizes exploring alternative problem-solving strategies that draw on mindfulness, paradox, metaphor, and contingency management. Henry has substantial experience supporting people with alcohol and drug abuse concerns as well as those managing co-occurring mental health and psychiatric issues. His own long-term recovery informs his work and shapes a compassionate, pragmatic approach to change and relapse prevention.
Accustomed to crisis work, he brings experience with people and families in urgent situations and prioritizes practical, context-aware interventions that aim to expand coping options and encourage sustainable choices. The practice is grounded in solution-focused techniques that seek to replace harmful cycles with adaptive strategies, helping clients move toward clearer outcomes and renewed hope.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Henry Palmer III (Chip) have?
He has 30 years of experience.
Is Henry Palmer III (Chip) a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LCSW credential which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NC LCSW C008673.
In which languages does Henry Palmer III (Chip) provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Henry Palmer III (Chip) located?
He is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Henry Palmer III (Chip) as my therapist?
You can work with him through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Henry Palmer III (Chip) work with international clients?
He does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Henry Palmer III (Chip) cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Recovery and Coping
Mindfulness Therapy in Henry's work emphasizes present-moment awareness and practical exercises to reduce reactivity and strengthen coping skills. It can help people dealing with stress, cravings, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm by teaching simple attention and acceptance practices.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides structured skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindful awareness. DBT is useful for individuals who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, relationship conflicts, or patterns that lead to repeated crises.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change by exploring values and enhancing motivation. This collaborative, nonjudgmental approach is often applied when addressing substance use, relapse prevention, and readiness for new coping strategies.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Henry works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts strategies as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver these approaches effectively in remote formats.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy or disrupted schedules. These options help maintain continuity of support and allow people to access therapeutic work from varied locations and circumstances.
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