I am licensed in Idaho with 8 years of professional work experience. My passion is helping people grow and find the healing and wholeness they desire. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. In addition, I have experience working with Foster and Adoptive families as well as personally being a foster and adoptive mom. In addition, as a Christian, I offer faith based and Biblically based counseling for those who want counseling from that prespective. I also understand there is a lot of church hurt and people struggling with areas in their faith. I provide a safe place to work through and heal from those hurts as well.
I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I believe that you are the expert of your story and I take an approach of meeting you where you are. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution focused and client centered strength based approach to help you make the forward movement in the direction you want to go.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Pamela Gerdes. 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.
Pamela has helped me to make positive forward progress in a way that I've never experienced in my many years of therapy. This is the most convenient and productive form of therapy. Pamela is very in tune with the same life experiences that I'm dealing with. She's spiritually inspired, which has been a great blessing in my progress.
Written on Oct 13, 2025 after therapy with Pamela for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, and depression
She is so on point about what my needs are. She is a woman of great faith and that makes her an even better therapist! I can't say enough good!
Written on Aug 20, 2025 after therapy with Pamela for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Oak is very knowledgeable and has personal experience in the things I am working on. She offers ways to help me grown and learn to be stronger mentally. She is kind and understanding and cares about me.
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Pamela for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Pamela is great
Written on Jul 04, 2025 after therapy with Pamela for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Pam Gerdes is a very thoughtful, kind, soft spoken therapist in my dealings with her. Very good at follow up and keeping in touch with her clients.
Thank you
Written on Jun 12, 2025 after therapy with Pamela for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
She’s helped me a lot already and I know she’ll help me again!
Written on Mar 13, 2025 after therapy with Pamela for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
She’s so supportive and kind. Shes always able to give me the tools to combat my anxiety and I really appreciate her assistance.
Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with Pamela for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I will say, Pam Gerdes is a rockstar therapist. I appreciate her experience and how she listens to the things I say, is able to read my expressions, hears those things not said, and helps me to feel seen and heard. I appreciate her knowledge and sharing of tools and techniques to help me understand my past trauma and insecurity from my first marriage. Pam has helped walk me through tools that apply to situations I’ve been in, to better understand how to re-wire and re-learn, healthier responses and perspectives (and being more curious) in my current relationship. I also appreciate Pam’s Christian beliefs and how they apply to what I’m going through in becoming a better husband, father, and human being.
I’m grateful to have Pam as my therapist and the growth (and accountability) I’ve felt and realized has been tremendous.
Written on Jan 13, 2025 after therapy with Pamela for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
My therapist makes me feel heard and seen. She sends relevant messages and words of encouragement when I’m not able to commit to appointments and I’m so thankful to have her in my corner of life.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
I have loved receiving therapy from Pamela. She has such good insight and really cares about her clients. She is so easy to talk to.
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Listens well. Keeps me focused on my goals and what is the best choice i can make.
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She was the best
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Pam has changed my way of thinking in so many wonderful ways! She has helped change my life and my issues with anxiety are so much better.
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
She is great at helping you understand yourself
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
getting me through tough times
Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
Pamela is great for what she is doing. She is very polite and respectful, she also is there for any issues that you might need.
Written on Aug 03, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Pamela has really been helpful in giving me tools to navigate a more enriched relationship with my spouse. She listens so well, and is very personable and encouraging.
Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Pamela is very knowledgeable, loving and caring and gives wonderful advice!!
She listens with a loving ear!
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Pamela has helped me with my many issues. Figuring out the tools and skills that best suite me and that I use everyday so that I may be the best husband & father that I can.
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Thanks Pamela for bringing in your Christ-centered focus.
Written on Mar 22, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Pam is a thoughtful counselor. I always feel heard in my sessions. She answers messages quickly.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Always listens and has great suggestions.
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Pamela is a great listener and she responds to my messages in a timely manner. I would greatly recommend her.
Written on Dec 26, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks
I have been working with Pamela Gerdes for almost 5 months now and I truly believe if it would not have been for her expertise, wonderful understanding and kindness that I would not be in such a great place today. She has helped me immensely and I highly recommend her to anyone needing a shoulder as well as a little help.
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Pam is great and really listens to my concerns and works with what I need at the moment
Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She had empathy for the issue I was struggling with and gave great insight and practical ways how to handle a difficult situation.
Written on Oct 01, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months
Pamela is thoughtful, engaged and caring. She balances care and competence very well. I appreciate her supportive and also pragmatic approach to the topics we discuss together. I’m grateful to have her as my therapist.
Written on Sep 29, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
She’s amazing… so supportive, intuitive and helpful in so many ways. Can’t say enough great things about her!
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Pamela is a great listener and offers me supportive suggestions to help me with some issues. If I get long winded she is able to recognize what I’m talking about without saying it.
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I cannot say enough positive things about Pamela.
Sure is truly a gem.
She listens, allows me to verbally process, passes no judgement and offers thoughtful insight.
My world is a bit brighter because of Pamela.
And I have learned so much About myself.
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Pamela is always very helpful and respectful. I have tried therapy in the past without the best experience. I am so glad I gave it another try and found Pamela. She is a great listener, helps me think through things, and I can tell she truly cares.
Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
She is wonderful!
Written on Sep 03, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Pam is so caring and kind and has a such a calm and reassuring demeanor. I will recommend Pamela to anyone
Written on Aug 21, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Fantastic therapist! Better than several in person therapists that I have had.
Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coaching
Pamela is very good at communicating and finding things that work for the individual. Pamela responded very quickly when I had concerns, typically within the hour. She really helped me to keep on track with my goals. I would highly recommend Pamela, and I have to many struggling friends!
Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
She is a wonderful listener. I feel like she has really pushed me in my healing journey and helped guide me well. Highly recommend
Written on Jul 01, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Pamela has been amazing! She has thought me about coping skills and she is a great listener.
Written on May 30, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Pam is wonderful and I highly recommend her!
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, coaching, and adhd
I appreciate Pam, she listens, responds and provides resolutions that help me work on myself in the real world.
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and self esteem
Pamela is amazing! She's been so kind and understanding of my needs, and is willing to work with me.
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Pamela understands what being a mom of adult children is and the struggles that come with that. She has good coping skills and resources to help in situations. I appreciate her Christian values.
Thank you, Pamela.
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
I have only had a couple of sessions with Pamela, but she had already been so helpful. I trust her judgement and feel that she really wants to help me.
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Pamela Gerdes is very understanding and patient and has a great understanding of trauma. She checks up on me from time to time and makes sure I'm ok. She probably one of the best counselors I have ever had. She has all ready helped me alot in the short time she's been my counselor. I highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Pam has been supporting and communicating with me as I travel in a foreign country. Don’t hesitate to try Better Help today! You’re going to live the ease and flexibility at a good value!
Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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