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Pamela Brider, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Depression
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About me

Clinical Approach: I have a broad range of clinical experience working with individuals, families and groups across the many domains of life and in many clinical areas. I approach treatment from the wholistic approach.

I enjoy working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary staff to solve complex traumas and and honored to be able to utilize my clinical skills and God given talent's to help other people thrive and recovery. I utilize and combination of therapeutic modalities including: Motivational interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Harm Reduction interventions with populations across all cultures, ages and diverse backgrounds.

My Specialties Include:
Severe and Persistent Mental Health Conditions
The Re-entry Population
Depression Bipolar Disorder
Individuals with Special Needs Anxiety Disorders
Domestic Violence,
Behavioral and Discipline Challenges Self-Harm Behaviors,
Anger and Stress Management Trauma and Abuse
Needs Suicide Assessment and Risk
Reduction Chronic Mental Illness
Self-image and Self-Esteem Issues

Professional experience

23yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Depression

Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Jealousy, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

CA LCSW 96447

Reviews

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Pamela has been very helpful and she is a great listener. She provides resources and knowledge to support me.

Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management

She listens! I've only had one session with her and felt COMFORTABLE and was looking 4ward to diving in even further!

Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Pamela is a very effective therapist. She was able to guide me on how I could process and manage my emotions. I would definitely recommend her!

Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She is amazing. I love how she assigns homework to me, I love how the work she assigns correlates perfectly with what we are discussing. Most importantly, she creates a safe space for healthy discussions.

Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

Very compassionate and down to earth. If feels like talking to an old friend.

Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Pamela is a wonderful listener. She understands the information I share and offers ways to develop and explore myself. I'm glad that she is working with me.

Written on Aug 12, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties