What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Dr. Alyssa Palmer is truly one of a kind. From the moment we began working with her, she created a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space for both my child and our family. Her deep knowledge of trauma-informed care and child-parent therapy has made a huge difference in our lives. She’s incredibly thoughtful, compassionate, and tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Our child feels safe and understood, and we’ve noticed significant positive changes in both behavior and emotional wellbeing. We are so grateful for her support, insight, and dedication to healing. Highly recommend her to any family seeking expert, heart-centered psychological care.
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CWLess than 1 year ago
“Working with Dr. Palmer during my postpartum journey was exactly what I needed. She made me feel seen, heard, and never judged. Her warmth, insight, and expertise helped me navigate anxiety and find stability again. I’m so grateful for her guidance.”
RSLess than 1 year ago
About Dr. Alyssa Palmer
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Pediatric Anxiety
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family Systems
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Integrative
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
PansexualEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Alyssa Palmer
I specialize in providing evidence-based treatments for toddlers, preschoolers, children, teens, families, and perinatal individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, and behavior problems. I am particularly passionate about helping children and families heal from stressful life experiences. When working with children, I aim to strengthen family relationships and identify strategies to improve whole family functioning and wellbeing. I am also passionate about working with perinatal adult populations experiencing peripartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and processing traumatic births. I have extensive experience working with clients from diverse, multicultural backgrounds and strive to cultivate a collaborative, nonjudgmental, and individualized approach to therapy that is grounded in evidence-based treatments while adjusting strategies to meet an individual's or family's needs.
My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory and is thus based on creating trusting relationships and being person-centered. I enjoy helping clients face their challenges, heal from past trauma, and develop confidence and compassion for themselves. I enjoy working with children of all ages, including very young children, and often incorporate parents into sessions. I have training in modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Coping Cat, Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DIR/Floor Time, Incredible Years, Families Overcoming Under Stress, and Circle of Security. I work collaboratively with each client to identify treatment goals and develop a personalized treatment plan to make meaningful changes in their life.
I earned my PhD in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota and completed an internship in Clinical Psychology at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $300 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $250-300 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
We are in-network with ComPsych and Lyra and out-of-network and private pay with other insurances. Our fee varies by provider. I charge $350 for a 50 minute session and I have multiple supervised providers working with me: Dr. Giselle Gomez and Dr. Ana Hauser who charge $250/session. I also have two excellent Psychology Externs (David Cenkner and Tiffany Tao) who charges $125/session but are able to side as low as $40 pending financial need and availability within the clinic.
We provide Superbills to help patients with reimbursement from their insurance. Most PPO insurances reimburse 40-80% of the fee, however, this varies by insurance, and we encourage individuals to confirm with their providers. Please check with your insurance company to inquire into possible out-of-network benefits and rates for reimbursement. COPE providers can provide a monthly statement documenting services received that can be used for possible reimbursement from your insurance company and/or healthcare spending accounts.
Some questions that may be helpful to ask your insurance company:
Do I have mental health benefits? Do I have out-of-network benefits? If so, what are the benefits? How would I obtain reimbursement for an out-of-network provider? How many sessions will be covered per calendar year? What is my deductible and has it been met?
Popular visit reasons
Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Office location
Dr. Alyssa Palmer, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Minnesota, PhD in Child Psychology
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Internship in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1134852973
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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15 reviews
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She's wonderful!
Less than 1 year agoJD
Best child and family psychologist we've had!
Less than 1 year agoCB
Love her!
Less than 1 year agoKT
Dr. Alyssa Palmer is truly one of a kind. From the moment we began working with her, she created a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space for both my child and our family. Her deep knowledge of trauma-informed care and child-parent therapy has made a huge difference in our lives. She’s incredibly thoughtful, compassionate, and tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Our child feels safe and understood, and we’ve noticed significant positive changes in both behavior and emotional wellbeing. We are so grateful for her support, insight, and dedication to healing. Highly recommend her to any family seeking expert, heart-centered psychological care.
Less than 1 year agoCW
Best child psychologist we've had.
Less than 1 year agoED
Working with Dr. Palmer during my postpartum journey was exactly what I needed. She made me feel seen, heard, and never judged. Her warmth, insight, and expertise helped me navigate anxiety and find stability again. I’m so grateful for her guidance.
Less than 1 year agoRS
Dr. Palmer has been a true blessing for our family. Her kind, thoughtful approach helped my child feel safe and understood, and she included us as parents in the process in such a supportive way. We've seen real progress and feel more connected as a family thanks to her care.
Less than 1 year agoJH
Dr. Palmer has been an incredible resource for our family. With her trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, she helped our child develop a set of practical tools to manage anxiety and behavioral challenges. Alyssa's genuine empathy, patience, and ability to connect with both children and parents made a profound impact on our family's healing journey. We are so grateful for the positive changes she has helped us achieve!
More than 1 year agoEJ
Working with Dr. Palmer has been a blessing. My child had been dealing with behavioral challenges and anxiety, and Dr. Palmer’s treatment approach was exactly what we needed. She not only provided effective tools and techniques for my child but also involved our family in the process, creating a supportive environment for healing.
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What practice does Dr. Alyssa Palmer work with?
Dr. Alyssa Palmer works with COPE Psychological Center.
Where is Dr. Alyssa Palmer's office located?
Dr. Alyssa Palmer has 4 office locations, including in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Markleeville, view full addresses on Dr. Palmer's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Alyssa Palmer?
Dr. Alyssa Palmer frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Alyssa Palmer on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Alyssa Palmer speak?
Dr. Alyssa Palmer speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Alyssa Palmer in reviews?
15 patients have reviewed Dr. Alyssa Palmer. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.