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Donny Palmer

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Men's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

“What is to give light must endure burning.” Maybe you've been carrying a lot for a long time. Anxiety, stress, loss, or the constant pressure to keep it together can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. Sometimes, you just need somewhere to put it all down. I offer space where you can speak honestly, feel understood, and work through what's been weighing you down. My approach is genuine, collaborative, somewhat funny, and sometimes direct. We'll make sense of what you've been through, challenge the patterns keeping you stuck, and move forward.

My approach to therapy

My approach is direct, compassionate, and collaborative—with doses of humor along the way. I aim to create a space where you feel both understood and challenged. Whether drawing from evidence-based practices, grounding ourselves in a strengths-based relational approach, exploring existential philosophies, or weaving all of the above, the work is always tailored to you. So, if you're ready for a growth mindset, we’ll work together to help you reconnect with your true form—who you are underneath the fear, pressure, and self-doubt.

What you can expect from me

Clarity. Practical tools. A deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns that keep showing up. You can expect honest feedback, a safe space to explore hard things, and support that’s authentically compassionate. Clients often tell me I’m warm, kind, and usually funny, but I won’t just nod and smile. I’ll show up with you, sit in the tough stuff, and help you find your way through it. Some sessions might feel heavy, others lighter—but all are focused on helping you feel more grounded, in control, and like yourself.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Challenging, Humorous, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Kean College of New Jersey, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Rutgers Uninversity
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Men's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Experiential, Humanistic, Strength-Based, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Gestalt, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English