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I am Alimatu Mustapha- Palmer (nee Alima Palmer),PhD., NCC, LPC, MAC, CSAC, BCC. I have been in the world of behavioral health and services for the past 25 years. I am experienced and well-credentialed including several board certifications, awards, and recognitions. My experience includes conducting trainings, workshops, and assessments and working with individuals, families, groups, non-profits, local and international government agencies including DSS- CPS, law enforcement, minority populations, specific women and children’s issues, spirituality, cultural dynamics, marriage, divorce, life transitions, coaching and more. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities to formulate holistic person-centered treatment interventions.
My approach
I advance the “growth” and “mindfulness” perspectives as I believe life is an ongoing process. You can expect to get practical skills and tools to resolve your concerns as we engage in a collaborative therapeutic partnership to address your specific needs, challenges, and goals. In that effort, I employ an individualized holistic approach to therapy by utilizing a variety of treatment modalities including, but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems Theory, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative/Talk therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and more
My focus
I have expertise in working with diverse populations including children, veterans, minorities, adolescents, law enforcement, minority populations, women, faith-based, children, and families. Together we will work towards your goals and build on your strengths in a holistic approach that takes all of your needs and therapeutic aspirations into account. You can expect specialized care in a warm and supportive atmosphere. Therapy is typically engaging, evidence-based, and solution-oriented
My communication style
My outlook is open, positive, and goal-oriented. I am honest, objective, insightful, focused, intentional, a great listener, and an effective communicator
My first session with you
The first session mostly involves basic administrative tasks, sharing and rapport building, and initial assessment
