Sonia Palmer, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Sonia Palmer

Focus areas

Abandonment issues

Anxiety

Depression

Adjustment Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

EMDR Therapy

Adult Psychotherapy

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Groups

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

EMDR

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sonia Palmer

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, and attachment-related concerns. My work is grounded in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and attachment-based therapy, and I take a trauma-informed, nervous-system focused approach to care. I work with adults who are thoughtful and high-functioning, yet feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, emotional reactivity, people-pleasing, or difficulty setting boundaries. Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and practical, with a focus on helping clients understand how past experiences shape present patterns while also building the skills needed for meaningful change.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My style is warm, relational, and supportive, while also being structured and goal-oriented. I believe insight is important, but lasting change comes from learning to regulate emotions, shift patterns, and practice new ways of responding. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and not judged, while also gently challenged to grow. I work through an attachment and trauma-informed lens and tailor treatment to each person’s nervous system, history, and goals. Clients often describe feeling both emotionally supported and guided in a clear, grounded way.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

The first sessions focus on understanding your history, current concerns, and goals, as well as assessing emotional regulation, relationship patterns, and nervous system responses. Together, we develop a treatment plan that may include EMDR, cognitive-behavioral strategies, emotion regulation skills, and attachment-based work. Sessions typically involve a combination of processing, skill-building, and practical tools you can use between sessions. Therapy is collaborative and paced according to your readiness, with regular check-ins to ensure the approach feels supportive, effective, and aligned with your goals.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Sonia Palmer, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients

Mind Method Studio

4445 Eastgate Mall, Ste 2041, San Diego, CA 92121

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Education and background

Practice names

Mind Method Studio

Education and training

UMass Global, Master's in Clinical Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1912871856

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Sonia Palmer?

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Is Sonia Palmer accepting new patients?

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Does Sonia Palmer accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Sonia Palmer online?

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What practice does Sonia Palmer work with?

Sonia Palmer works with Mind Method Studio.

Where is Sonia Palmer's office located?

Sonia Palmer has 2 office locations in San Diego, view full addresses on Sonia Palmer's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sonia Palmer?

Sonia Palmer frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Sonia Palmer on their profile.