Henry Palmer III (Chip), LCSW

Henry Palmer III (Chip) helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions. He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, based in North Carolina with three decades of experience. Chip writes plainly and focuses on practical next steps when things feel overwhelming.

He works with people who face the fallout from risky decisions and repeated patterns that create legal, medical, or personal problems. Sessions aim to identify the circumstances that keep those patterns going and to find different ways to respond. Mindfulness, clear problem solving, and real-world strategies are regular parts of his approach.

Chip has long experience with alcohol and drug-related issues and with people who have co-occurring mental health concerns. His own long-term recovery experience informs how he talks about relapse, accountability, and practical supports. He also helps people with intimacy, family of origin issues, career stress, and coping after loss.

In the room he uses a focused, solution-oriented style. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That mix is applied in straightforward language and with attention to the client’s goals.

People who work with him can expect direct conversation about choices, old patterns, and doable alternatives. He encourages experimenting with small changes and tracking what helps. The aim is clearer decision making and better day-to-day functioning.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people clarify their own goals; online sessions using this approach center the client’s priorities and pace. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can be practiced and reviewed during remote sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support mood regulation; these exercises are easy to introduce in online conversations and to practice between meetings.

Finding the right therapeutic method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as things evolve. Clients are encouraged to raise what helps and what doesn't so the plan can change together.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around work, family, or recovery commitments. It also allows focused check-ins, skill practice, and follow-up conversations without long travel. Discuss practical needs and timing during the intake so sessions can be planned to fit everyday life.