As one of Optimind’s trusted and valued psychiatrists, Dr. Palmer brings a thoughtful, well-rounded presence to her role, drawing on a wide range of experience that includes individual care, group psychotherapy, and physician health. She balances her work at the clinic with her role as a program physician for the Physician Health Program at Doctors of BC and facilitates group-based psychotherapy through Mindspace.
Her clinical focus is in general psychiatry, with particular interest in trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. She has completed specialized rTMS training and certification through the International TMS Society.
Known for her compassionate and collaborative approach, Dr. Palmer values connection and continuous learning as essential to meaningful psychiatric care. She is deeply interested in how therapeutic relationships can support not only symptom relief but also personal growth and healing.
Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Palmer is an advocate for physician wellness and lifelong learning, and brings a thoughtful, human-centered lens to everything she does.