An integrative approach to your mental health.
Get accessible and personalized therapeutic services tailored to your specific mental health needs from the comfort of your home.
Our Mission
At Palma Wellness, our goal is to support and empower individuals on their mental health journey through an integrative approach, tailored to a person’s specific needs. We combine a series of evidenced-based clinical and mindful practices which are geared towards optimizing mental, physical and spiritual health. We believe all three of these components are interconnected and that complete freedom and full healing take place once all of these areas in our lives are fully restored. We seek to create lasting change and transformation in the lives of each client we work with so that they may begin to enjoy the fullness of life. We also believe in spreading mental health awareness and providing psycho-education by means of training and consulting.
You choose your space
All of your appointments will take place virtually from the location of your choice. No need to navigate through traffic of rush to an office. You can simply login to your therapy session in the environment of your choice. We only ask that you choose a space where you are alone, have proper lighting and reliable WiFi.
Meet your therapist
Hi I’m Tes, Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW) and founder of Palma Wellness Company!
I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years and have spent the last 10 years as a practicing therapist. I am originally from the Northern Virginia DMV area and have relocated to the sunny state of Florida! I am a bilingual therapist, experienced in working with children, teens, families and adults in treating trauma, mood disorders, substance use disorders and behavioral disorders. I am also an EMDR trained therapist, able to provide this highly effective, evidenced based technique with my clients. Throughout my career I have also developed a proficient style and expertise in working with and treating involuntary clients, particularly those who are court-involved.
My desire to become a therapist came from a genuine love for people and a desire to see them heal and navigate the complexities of life effectively. Although I enjoy working with a variety of mental and behavioral challenges, my passion lies in helping individuals heal from trauma and complex trauma disorders so that they may begin to walk in freedom, safety and live life fully. My more integrative and holistic approach comes from working over 10 years with adolescent survivors of sex-trafficking and understanding that full healing is multi-faceted, with a strong connection between the mind, body and spirit.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of supporting at-risk youth, their families, and survivors of sexual exploitation on their journeys towards healing, and restoration. My unique approach to therapy comes from working with many diverse populations, all with different needs, cultures, experiences and backgrounds. As a result, I have seen the importance of having to tailor therapy to individual needs as there is no “one size fits all” model.
In addition to my work as an individual therapist, I provide mental health trainings and consultation services. I have trained community groups ranging from non-profits to government agencies on effective trauma-focused treatment, all forms of trafficking, gang-involved youth and effective case-management. I have co-written curriculum for the treatment of minor survivors of human trafficking, implemented in many locked residential programs in Virginia. I have also been fortunate to provide training, consultation and therapeutic services internationally in Zambia, Africa.
Out of the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, CrossFit and going to the beach. Curling up on the couch with a cup of coffee and a good movie also does the trick!
Now that you know a little about me, I would love to get to know you, your goals, and help you start taking steps towards living your best life.
-Tes
Our services
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Therapy
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EMDR
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Evaluations
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Consulting / Training
Testimonials
“Working with Tesy is the best decision I’ve ever made. I found her at the lowest point in my life where I believed nothing would be able to help me. She was one of the only people in my life to believe in me, support me, and challenge me. She took her time to truly understand me and was never afraid to tell me what I needed to hear. She gave me the tools I needed to live confidently and helped me blossom into a person I didn’t know I could be. It’s been two years of therapy with Tesy, and I couldn’t be more grateful of the work she’s put in to help me change my life. She’s an amazing therapist and I couldn’t recommend her more.”
— Mel. G. - Client
“ I had tried three other therapists, before Tesy but no one impacted my life as deeply as she has. She doesn’t treat her patients as just clients — she treats them as people. Over the past two years of working with her, she has helped me grow mentally and spiritually in ways I never thought possible. She’s guided me through self-doubt, anxiety, overthinking, and so many challenges I once believed I could never overcome. Her passion for what she does is truly evident, and I don’t know where I’d be without her guidance. There is no better therapist I could recommend to anyone.”
— L. H. - Client
“Loved working with Tes. She has helped me filter my thoughts and regulate my anxious feelings. I would recommend her to my friends or anyone looking to start therapy for the first time.”
— J.R. - Client