Carmen Palacios
MA, ASW
I work with children, teens, and adults, supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, chronic illness, and higher acuity mental health needs.
My experience includes working with complex presentations such as psychosis, co-occurring disorders, and safety concerns, and I bring a steady, thoughtful approach to helping clients feel supported and understood. I draw from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and person centered approaches, creating a space that balances structure with flexibility and encourages honest, open communication. I especially enjoy working with teens and young adults and strive to build strong rapport while supporting autonomy, safety, and meaningful progress.
Areas of Focus:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mood Disorders
• Chronic Illness
• Children, adolescents, adults
Approach & Style:
• Person-Centered
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Credentials:
• Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #131468
• Supervised by Erin Williams-McNish, LMFT #103875
• B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Disability Studies from University of California, Los Angeles
• M.A. in Social Work from University of Southern California
