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Cynthia Palmer

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

1 year of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Cynthia

If you’re navigating depression, anxiety, or the impact of trauma, you don’t have to do it alone. I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, strengthen emotional regulation, and create healthier boundaries in their relationships and daily lives. My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I provide a calm, supportive space where you’ll feel heard and gently challenged to shift patterns that no longer serve you, helping you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

I provide a calm, supportive space where you’ll feel heard and gently challenged to shift patterns that no longer serve you, helping you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

Communication Style

  • Empowering
  • Holistic
  • Mindful
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Exploring new cities and restaurants, Spending quality time with my family, Cooking, and interior design.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#100947 • New York • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, Fordham University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Cynthia Palmer accepts Aetna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Cynthia Palmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Cynthia is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Cynthia’s New York license number is 100947, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Cynthia Palmer has been practicing therapy for 1 year. Cynthia’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Fordham University. Over that time, Cynthia has worked closely with Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community.

Cynthia Palmer works with Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Immigration, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Panic, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Cynthia spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Cynthia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Cynthia Palmer draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Cynthia’s style is empowering, holistic, mindful, solution-oriented, and warm. In Cynthia’s words: “I provide a calm, supportive space where you’ll feel heard and gently challenged to shift patterns that no longer serve you, helping you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust.”

Cynthia Palmer (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Cynthia identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Cynthia Palmer offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Cynthia is licensed in New York, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Cynthia Palmer is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Cynthia will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Cynthia’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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