Tessa Palmer
Psychologist, PsyD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23219
Let's Connect (804) 369-9786
As a therapist, I work primarily from a relational dynamic perspective and I use human diversity and social justice lenses to further inform my work. This means that I place particular emphasis on emotions and relationships, and that I strive to be emotionally present and available for authentic connection. It is my belief and experience that the work and healing of therapy occur within this connection. Therapy is thus a collaborative process of building an affirming relationship that leads to meaningful change.
I specialize in working with trauma (especially sexual trauma); sex and sexuality; self-harm; and relational concerns. I strive to facilitate an environment that is identity-affirming across dimensions of human diversity, including various aspects of sexuality and relationship (including kink and non-monogamy), gender, race, and health status.
I genuinely believe that anyone can benefit from therapy, but that does not mean that it is easy. I appreciate the difficulty in even taking the first step, and I hope to provide compassionate support whether it is your first time in therapy, you are returning, or if you have had negative experiences with it in the past.
Call or Email Tessa Palmer now for a free 15 minute consultation - (804) 369-9786
Let's Connect (804) 369-9786
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Tessa Palmer
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 369-9786
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0810007647 Tessa Palmer
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Antioch University New England, PsyD, Graduated 2020
- Licensed by State of Virginia / 0810007647
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Tessa Palmer
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 369-9786
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexual Abuse
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Feminist
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Tessa Palmer
Psychologist, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (804) 369-9786