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Palmer Counseling and Consulting

Updated 2026-08-17 · 3,950 reviewed · 340 listed · Scored from 29 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(29) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingGrief & Trauma CounselingChild & Adolescent Counseling
Palmer Counseling and Consulting
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Grief & Trauma Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling
Reviews
29

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers describe Palmer as a standout practice where the Palmers and their team create genuinely welcoming, faith-centered spaces. Clients credit couples work, family counseling, and trauma recovery (EMDR for children) with transforming relationships and healing. Phone responsiveness and front desk consistency have been friction points for some; billing errors occurred but were eventually addressed by ownership.

Praised for
  • compassionate, grace-centered approach
  • creates safe therapeutic environment
  • skilled couples and family work
  • trauma-informed (EMDR for children)
  • staff warmth and professionalism
Watch-outs
  • phone communication gaps and slow response
  • front desk reception inconsistency
  • billing/insurance copay errors
  • information-sharing concerns
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Best for: Couples, families, and those seeking Christian-grounded counseling and trauma recovery
Think twice if: Reliability reaching the office by phone has been inconsistent; front desk reception quality varies by visit

Strengths

  • Mr. and Mrs. Palmer lead with faith-centered, grace-filled approach
  • EMDR trauma therapy available for children
  • couples and family work highly praised
  • flexible scheduling options

Worth knowing

  • Mr. Palmer and Mrs. Palmer are named leaders; Ebony, Courtney, VaLisa, and Jasmine are named staff members
  • EMDR offered for children with PTSD
  • Couples counseling typically 2-month engagements
  • Premarital and marriage counseling available
  • Video sessions offered
  • Owner follows up on billing disputes

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Individual work praised as transformative; couples sessions credited with moving relationships to healthier ground
Grief & Trauma Counseling
EMDR for children with PTSD described as highly effective; family healing emphasized
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Therapists noted as great with children; EMDR for PTSD-affected children specifically highlighted

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.6 average across the 207 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 91% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 64
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer video sessions?
Yes; premarital and other counseling has been delivered via video.
What trauma methods do you use?
EMDR is available for children and others dealing with PTSD and trauma.
Can I schedule around my work/budget?
Reviewers report flexible scheduling options and willingness to work with client constraints.

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Last updated 2026-08-17