- Solution-oriented
- Recovery-informed
- Mindfulness-based
About Henry
Henry Palmer III (Chip) is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and relationship tensions. He also supports clients dealing with career strain, self-esteem struggles, and intimacy-related concerns. Chip draws on lived experience in long-term recovery to inform how he talks with people about substance use and co-occurring mental health issues.
He prefers a focused, solution-oriented style. Sessions look at the decisions that led to practical problems and the patterns that keep those problems repeating. Chip uses plain, direct conversation alongside tools from mindfulness and motivational interviewing to find workable alternatives.
His work pays attention to context. That means talking about legal, medical, and interpersonal consequences without judgment. He helps people consider different problem-solving steps, contingency plans, and metaphors that clarify choices.
Chip also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to build coping skills like emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Existential themes come up when clients face big questions about meaning, responsibility, and next steps in life transitions.
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. He draws on three decades of practice to offer practical strategies and coaching-style guidance, while also addressing deeper emotional material when it emerges.
How Chip Uses Practical Therapies Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions. The therapist offers empathy and reflects what matters most so clients can make clearer choices about money, relationships, and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive actions that can harm finances or relationships. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support better decision-making.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chip will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean prioritizing skill-building for impulsivity, using motivational interviewing to consider change, or exploring values when decisions feel overwhelming.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling. It also allows for continued work through major life changes and addiction recovery while keeping sessions consistent with day-to-day commitments.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Chip address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, career struggles, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include first responder issues, family of origin concerns, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is focused and solution-oriented with a practical tone. He mixes direct conversation, coaching, and skill-building to address patterns that lead to repeated problems.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 30 years of clinical experience and long-term personal recovery experience that informs his approach to addiction and co-occurring mental health issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for those in his licensed region.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.