Tessa Palmer, Psy.D.
She/Her/Hers
Welcome. I appreciate how difficult it can be to take this first step, and to find a therapist who is the right fit for you.
As a relational therapist, I believe that healing happens in safe, attuned connection. I work collaboratively with you to explore your inner world with curiosity and care to help you better understand yourself and move toward a life with more authenticity and ease. My approach weaves together relational psychotherapy, somatic processing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Together, we’ll gently explore the protective parts of you that have helped you survive while making space for the parts that long to thrive.
I specialize in working with trauma (especially sexual trauma), self-harm, and relational concerns, as well as with people exploring sex, sexuality, and gender identity. I also hold deep respect for the ways culture, identity, trauma, and systemic stress shape how we navigate the world, so I strive to bring cultural humility into every session, listening for what matters most to you and honoring the complexity of your lived experience.
Whether you are navigating trauma, relationships, identity, anxiety, depression, or a desire for deeper connection, therapy can be a powerful space to come home to yourself. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and identities, and I would be honored to support your journey.