About Regine
I help first generation Women of Color get to the root of what's keeping them stuck and create lasting healing from the inside out using EMDR therapy.
Regine D. Palmer, LCSW
Have you been in therapy and still feel like you haven't gotten to the root cause of your issues? Does the past keep showing up in your present life no matter how much work you've done? Are you curious about what it would feel like to finally connect your conscious & subconscious self and have that connection actually change how you move through the world?
If any of that resonates, you're in the right place.
Many first generation Women of Color carry wounds that talk therapy can only go so far in reaching. As a therapist who has worked exclusively with this community, I recognize the many layers that need to be peeled back before even feeling brave enough to get to the root issue; the mother wound, the pressure of being the "strong one," the exhaustion of rescuing everyone but yourself. These experiences live not just in your thoughts, but in your body and nervous system. And sometimes, the next step in healing asks for something beyond words.
That's where EMDR therapy comes in. It interrupts the patterns, the loops, the deeply held beliefs that have been quietly getting in the way of lasting change. Rather than replaying and dissecting every painful detail, our work together will focus more on the doing and the practicing so you can interrupt the overthinking, breakthrough what keeps pulling you back, and create shifts that are felt, not just understood. EMDR is an evidence-based, body-informed approach that gets to the root, so that the healing actually sticks.
In our work together, we will move with purpose. Sessions are 75 minutes, held weekly, and designed for first generation Women of Color who are currently engaged in therapy or have been in talk therapy in the recent past.
Investment: $175 per session. Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
If you're ready to move from insight to transformation, click here to schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation with our intake coordinator.
I am Motivated to Heal Black and Brown Women
I believe that we are always one decision away from living the exact life that we want. Many first gen WOC don't need more time to think about it, they need a safe space to actually do something different. I feel most aligned when my clients stop circling the same thoughts and start experiencing real, embodied change. Those breakthrough moments remind us both why this work works!
I was born a Social Worker
I love to inspire and be inspired and I thrive in relationships that are truly transformational. There is nothing more meaningful to me than witnessing someone move from stuck to liberated, from overthinking to embodied action. That exchange is what fuels me.
I am a multi-state Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in the mental health field for 16 years, and every position I have held has helped to deepen my commitment to holistic, whole-person healing. I graduated from SUNY Albany with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Africana Studies, and earned my master's degree from Stony Brook University.
After years of specializing in supporting first gen Women of Color through trauma-informed talk therapy with a focus on the mother wound, I have completed my EMDR Basic Training and am now exclusively offering EMDR therapy.
FAQs
How much do sessions cost? Sessions are $175 for 75 minutes. Payment is due at the time of service. I accept all major credit cards, HSA, and FSA cards.
Do you take insurance? I am an out-of-network provider, which means I do not bill insurance directly. However, I provide superbills which are an itemized receipt of our sessions that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Depending on your out-of-network benefits, you may be eligible to receive back a significant portion of the session fee after your deductible is met.
How do I know if I have out-of-network benefits? Call the member services number on the back of your insurance card and ask:
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Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?
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What is my out-of-network deductible and has it been met?
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What percentage of the session fee will be reimbursed after my deductible is met?
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How do I submit an out-of-network claim?
How does reimbursement work? Once you submit your superbill, your insurance company will process the claim and if your plan includes out-of-network benefits they will reimburse you directly. Reimbursement rates vary by plan, so ask what % of the session fee will you get back.
Can I use my HSA or FSA card? Yes! Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts can typically be used for mental health services. Using your HSA or FSA is a great way to make sessions more affordable with pre-tax dollars.
How many sessions will I need? EMDR is designed to be focused and intentional and it is not indefinite therapy. Research suggests that most people complete EMDR treatment within 6 to 12 sessions for clients working through complex or layered trauma. Which is often the case for first generation Women of Color navigating the mother wound and intergenerational patterns.