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Pamela Cardella, LPC

LGBTQ+ Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Depression
Video Phone Messaging

About me

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. I have experience in providing counseling services for all types of issues; depression, anxiety, life changes, LGBTQ+ issues, attachment disorders, marital counseling and so on. I enjoy counseling a broad spectrum of clients, but I do specialize in those with Chronic Post Traumatic Stress, Addictions and children of parents and/or partners of those with Cluster “B” Disorders such as Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic and Narcissistic personality disorder.

When my clients describe me, they say that my approach is warm, empathetic, transparent, educational, and very direct with a little bit of funny thrown in. When I listen to my clients, I truly try to hear what they are saying, understand what they are feeling and work hard to help them learn more about themselves and their underlying core beliefs so that the changes they wish to make can be achieved.

I use an integrative approach to each of my clients, meaning that I tailor my approach to my client’s needs as not “one size fits all”. I largely rely on Person Centered, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy approaches. I am also experienced and licensed in holistic approaches such as Acupuncture, Herbology, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy and Massage Therapy. I believe that using multiple disciplines can increase positive outcomes.

Professional experience

6yrs in practice
LGBTQ+ Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Expats, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Somatization, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

LA LPC 7153

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Pamela Cardella. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Very understanding, patient and knowledgable. A GREAT fit for my specific needs.

Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Pamela is focused and patient. I could tell from our first session that I could confide in her and share my feelings.

Written on Jun 26, 2020 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Pamela has been a God send! She has been great!

Written on Jun 26, 2020 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management