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Tracy Palmer

Psy.D., M.P.H., HSP

As a clinician, I strive to create a safe and warm environment that is compassionate, person-centered, and promotes the unique individual strengths of my clients.  Although, I am trained in several therapeutic modalities, I prescribe to an integrative approach to therapy that includes elements of cognitive-behavioral (CBT), person-centered, interpersonal (IPT), and strength-based approaches.  More importantly, my approaches are tailored to the specific needs of individuals and families to help them achieve balance in their lives and overcome their struggles.  

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I work with children, adolescents, and young adults dealing with anxiety disorders, trauma, adjustment issues, grief, depression, and other mood disorders.  I also have specialized training in providing trauma-informed care for complex trauma, using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Trauma in Schools (CBITS).  In addition, I offer comprehensive psychological evaluations to assess developmental and learning disabilities, autism, attention problems, social-emotional functioning, and mood disorders.  
 

“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” -Proverbs 20:5

Education and Training

Professional Memberships

  • Doctor of Clinical Psychology, American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University (APA Accredited)

  • Pre-Doctoral Internship, Veteran Affairs Maryland Health Care System/University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Medicine Consortium (APA Accredited)

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The George Washington University

American Psychological Association (APA)
National Register of Health Service Psychologists (NRHSP)
Northern Virginia Clinical Psychologists (NVCP)
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission (PSYPACT)
Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists (VACP)

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Specialties

Trauma and Abuse
Anxiety Disorders
Depression and Mood Disorders
ADHD/ADD
Child Behavioral Problems
Racial Trauma
Relationship Issues
Adjustment Disorders
Life Transitions
College Mental Health
Self-Esteem
Grief & Loss
Psychological Testing and Evaluations

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