Mary Lee Palmer, LCSW, CSW
Georgia LCSW specializing in relationships and trauma
- 41 years experience
- Infidelity and sex therapy
- Accepts international clients
About Mary Lee Palmer
Mary Lee Palmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW with 41 years of experience supporting people across a wide span of concerns, including addictions, relationship and family challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and intimacy-related issues. She brings deep clinical experience with couples and family work, and has particular training and experience addressing infidelity and sex therapy concerns. Having worked in psychiatric hospitals and private practice, she has supported people coping with physical trauma, emotional abuse, severe chronic conditions such as bipolar disorder, and a range of age groups from children to older adults - ages 4 to 96.
Her clinical background includes leadership and direct-care roles in Atlanta-area facilities, where she led parent groups, adolescent daily groups, and family therapy on a child and adolescent unit at Peachford Hospital, and served as Director of Child and Adolescent Services at Brawner Hospital. This mix of institutional and private-practice work informs a flexible approach to treatment and an ability to tailor interventions to individual and family needs.
Mary Lee Palmer’s therapy style is warm, interactive, and often playful, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She combines evidence-informed methods such as cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches with psychodynamic and humanistic perspectives, and draws on rational-emotive techniques when appropriate. She works collaboratively with clients to develop treatment plans that reflect each person’s circumstances and goals, and welcomes those who are ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Her clinical background includes leadership and direct-care roles in Atlanta-area facilities, where she led parent groups, adolescent daily groups, and family therapy on a child and adolescent unit at Peachford Hospital, and served as Director of Child and Adolescent Services at Brawner Hospital. This mix of institutional and private-practice work informs a flexible approach to treatment and an ability to tailor interventions to individual and family needs.
Mary Lee Palmer’s therapy style is warm, interactive, and often playful, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She combines evidence-informed methods such as cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches with psychodynamic and humanistic perspectives, and draws on rational-emotive techniques when appropriate. She works collaboratively with clients to develop treatment plans that reflect each person’s circumstances and goals, and welcomes those who are ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mary Lee Palmer have?
Mary Lee Palmer has 41 years of clinical experience.
Is Mary Lee Palmer a licensed therapist?
Yes. Mary Lee Palmer holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed in Georgia as GA LCSW CSW000534.
In which languages does Mary Lee Palmer provide therapy?
Mary Lee Palmer provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Lee Palmer located?
Mary Lee Palmer is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Mary Lee Palmer as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Lee Palmer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Lee Palmer work with international clients?
Yes, Mary Lee Palmer works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Lee Palmer cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Mary Lee Palmer integrates client-centered principles and cognitive-behavioral strategies to meet each person where they are. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore personal values, build self-understanding, and improve relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques when working with couples and attachment-related concerns, helping partners recognize and respond to emotional needs and repair relational ruptures.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary Lee Palmer works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best. She tailors treatment plans to each person’s goals, history, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress is made and needs evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for clients balancing work, family, and other commitments. Video calls and phone sessions create real-time, face-to-face connection, while live chat and text-based messaging provide accessible options for check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to engage in therapy from locations that work best for the client, while still working with a licensed professional who can apply the chosen therapeutic approaches effectively.