DB Palmer, MA, LPC, LMHC, WFR
Founder & Clinical Director
B.S. Recreation Management
M.A. HS/Marriage & Family Counseling
Ed.D/ A.B.D. Counseling Psychology

• Master Counselor- NATWC
• Licensed Professional Counselor (AK) #713
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (WA) LH60210091
• National Certified Counselor (NCC) #292920
• Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC) #1033
• Wilderness First Responder
• Red Cross Instructor & Disaster Clinician

Note: ABD is an academic term meaning "all but dissertation" & he's scheduled to "be done" in 2012. DB will finish his Ed.D in 2013.

Doctoral Dissertation in Wilderness Therapy.

DB is well-grounded in his decidedly adventurous nature and presents at regional, national, and international conferences regarding the evidence base and practice of wilderness and adventure therapy, as well as Active Sesions. This allows ABC Family Therapy to offer cutting edge programming.

In addition to his work with outfitters and other agencies, DB specializes in:
*adolescent behavioral interventions
*family counseling
*coaching young adults
*integration of faith and society

 Adventure skill-sets:
*Wilderness First Responder
*WFA/MOFA, CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS Instructor
*Canoe Instructor (RCABC)
*Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT)
*Sea Kayak Guide (Alaska)
*Dogsledding / XC Winter Camping Guide
*Senior Wilderness Therapy Instructor

DB Palmer's full bio can be found here.

Internships & Training Opportunities

We receive a number of requests for internships and training. We try to work with both undergraduate and graduate students. We mentor a number of students pursuing senior projects, graduate theses, and are available for research.

Depending on your program of study, these must be reviewed on a case by case basis.

It's best to email us with a pretty descriptive request, and we'll get back to you.

Awards & Highlights

Co-faculty for Alaska Pacific University's Swiftwater Guiding in Alaska's Matanuska and Eagle Rivers.

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC)

Counseling Today article (ACA).

Master Counselor (NATWC)

American College Counseling Association (ACCA)

Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA)

Individual Member of the Association for Experiential Education (AEE)

Presenter for North America Outdoor Institute (NAOI)