Van Palmer is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California, a credential that reflects advanced training and professional certification (license number 17048). With 35 years of professional experience, Van has worked extensively with people facing a range of common life challenges.

Van has helped clients address stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, manage anger, and work through depression. He also supports people navigating major life changes, relationship difficulties, and struggles with self-esteem. Van aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared freely.

Recognizing that taking the first step toward change takes courage, Van supports and empowers people pursuing a more fulfilling and happier life. His practice emphasizes prevention, remediation, and enhancing a person’s functioning within their situation. During exploration and discovery, Van helps identify destructive, inhibiting, or unproductive behaviors so therapeutic efforts can more effectively shape future change.