Dr. Steven Palmer is the CEO Founder of

PMCC - Present Mind Counseling and Coaching.

Dr. Palmer brings over 17 years of dedicated training and expertise in psychotherapy, education, and transpersonal

and cognitive behavioral coaching. His diverse clientele includes high-profile entertainment, business, and professional sports figures.

They span gender, race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, profession, and global regions, reflecting his commitment to inclusive and holistic healing.

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With a foundation in clinical and counseling psychology, Dr. Palmer has resided and worked as an educator and counselor in Dubai, UAE. After returning to the USA, he has worked extensively with various populations, including in-patients and private practice clients with trauma, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), administering psychological testing and assessment, treating personality and mood disorders, and those undergoing rehab treatment for substance abuse/addiction.

 

He has also assisted adolescents in crisis and patients dealing with anxiety, depression, and family issues.

Blending traditional healing approaches with constructivist learning, cognitive behavioral coaching, and transpersonal

psychology principles, Dr. Palmer offers a unique and comprehensive approach that goes beyond the negative cultural stigma of mental health counseling and the conventional framework of clinical diagnosis. His practice is characterized by a holistic, solution-focused methodology tailored to each client's needs. He delves into issues that impair personal agency and work to restore a

sense of well-being.

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Dr. Palmer's counseling and coaching style is direct yet personable, empathetic, and compassionate. He uses an

eclectic approach, combining non-directive and directive techniques. With keen intuition, clinical insight, and a deep

wisdom of human nature, he guides clients toward increased self-awareness, confidence, self-compassion, accountability,

and intentional personal growth.

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Specializing in anxiety and stress management, depression, teen crisis, trauma/abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, anger management, CPTSD, family and couples' issues, as well as cognitive behavioral and transpersonal coaching, Dr. Palmer provides comprehensive support for individuals seeking healing and transformation.

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Dr. Palmer travels extensively and offers in-person and online concierge services, ensuring accessible and impactful care.

He holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, an M.A. in Psychology, and a B.A. in English Literature, along with formal study and training in spiritual psychology.