Vernon Palmer, LPC, TN | Psychotherapist

About Vernon Palmer

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Codependency

Mood Disorders

Childhood Trauma

Coping Mechanism Development

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Chronic Impulsivity

Domestic Violence

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Christian Counseling

Compassion Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Vernon Palmer

My name is Vernon "Terry" Palmer, and I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges like addictions, destructive habits, distorted thinking, trauma, and family or marital struggles. I specialize in connecting clients with resources and building support networks to achieve their goals and dreams. Passionate about unlocking inner strength, talents, and motivation, I strive to inspire personal and professional growth for men, adolescents, and people of all ages, guiding them toward success and positive change. My approach In my therapy sessions, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy (BSFT). But at the core, I’m a person-centered therapist. You’re the expert on your life. I’m here to walk alongside you, help you uncover what’s holding you back, and work toward something better. My focus Maybe you know exactly what’s going on—addiction, alcohol, or porn, broken relationships, impulsive choices, a sense that life just hasn’t gone the way you hoped. Or maybe you don’t have a clear name for it. You just know you’re angry. Worn out. Unhappy with yourself, with life, maybe even with God. If that’s you—I get it. I’ve cycled through a lot of it myself. I come from a background of childhood abuse, had a disconnected father, and spent years carrying unresolved anger—at God, the church, and life in general. I work with men, male adolescents, and families who are ready to face what’s not working—and do something about it. I specialize in helping clients untangle patterns of addiction, compulsive behavior, distorted thinking, trauma, and relational pain. I also help men reconnect with their strengths, purpose, and faith—whether they’re struggling with it or trying to reclaim it. I’ve spent over 30 years working with men. For 20 of those, I was a pastor counseling families, couples, and individuals. For the last 10 years, I’ve worked as a licensed mental health and addictions counselor.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Tennessee

Education and training

Missouri Baptist University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1902415433

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What practice does Vernon Palmer work with?

Vernon Palmer works with Rula Health - Tennessee.

What are common reasons for patients to see Vernon Palmer?

Vernon 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 Vernon Palmer on their profile.