Thank you for taking the first step to your therapeutic journey! I am Madison, a Postdoctoral Fellow. I hope this page helps you get a better sense of my therapeutic style and determine whether we are a great fit.
Madison Palmer, PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow
PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow
Supervised by Chrissy Ammons, PhD (she, her)
Supervised by Chrissy Ammons, PhD (she, her)
- Work best with: Teens, Adults
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
My therapy style is relational, interpersonal, and consistently characterized by genuineness, intentionality, and just the right amount of humor. I recognize that relationships are shaped by many factors, such as identity, family background, past experiences, access to resources, and the larger systems of power and oppression that may be encountered. Because of this, I take time to understand each person’s unique life context and experiences so I can best support them in our work together.
Patients have often noted that what surprised them and set our work apart is that they felt accepted, that they felt like they could “unmask” and be themselves, and that they could be vulnerable in unexpected ways. The ability to incorporate laughter and fun into therapy has been reported to be an important and defining aspect of our work together for many patients as well.
During and after our work, patients have described an increased ability to advocate for and express their feelings and needs. They’ve noted reconnection or new engagement with their communities and meaningful interests and hobbies. They’ve also reported learning ways to cope with stressors that feel more congruent for them, and having an increased ability to stay in the present moment (as opposed to focusing on the past or future).
Credentials
Education
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, 2025
Personal Interests
Outside of my work, I typically enjoy a slower pace of life with some adventure sprinkled in here and there. I enjoy spending most of my time with loved ones, going for walks, being in nature, curling up to watch movies and shows, and eating good food. I enjoy thrift shopping and going to coffee shops, too! However, to add a bit of novelty and fun into the mix, I can usually be found planning a trip to explore a new place or try out a new experience.
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Employers Health Network
- Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, Identity Exploration, Stress and Burnout, Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
- Borderline Personality
- Childhood Abuse or Neglect
- Conflict with Friends
- Cultural Identity / Acculturation Stress
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Existential Issues
- Family Conflict
- Fear of Rejection
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Mood Swings
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Religious Trauma
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Shame
- Social Isolation / Loneliness
- Stress / Burnout
- Trauma / PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Depth Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Object Relations
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Systems Approach
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Teens (15+), Adults (18-64)
- Participant Types: Individual
- Language Spoken: English