As a licensed therapist in Florida with three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions with compassionate, personalized care.
I have extensive expertise in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including social anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and midlife challenges. My approach is deeply attuned to individual experiences, particularly supporting older adults, women, and those managing chronic stress or life disruptions.
My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients to develop stronger self-understanding, improve communication skills, and cultivate meaningful connections. I'm committed to creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore their emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop resilient strategies for personal growth.
Drawing from comprehensive clinical training, I offer a holistic approach that honors each person's unique journey. Whether you're struggling with mood disorders, relationship challenges, or seeking greater life purpose, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
FL LCSW SW8383
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Pam listened to me when I was dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety from my relationship, work and navigating everyday challenges. She made me feel supported and heard!
Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Mrs. Pamela is the most accommodating and welcoming mental health professional I’ve had the pleasure of working with in my entire lifetime. One of the easiest people to talk to and establish rapport with, and always comes prepared with a wealth of experience, knowledge, and research. I’m very thankful for the time I’ve been afforded to speak with her, as I believe her expertise and support has helped foster some pivotal personal growth on my end.
Written on Nov 12, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I feel she is a deep well rooted person and really cares about my concerns and problems.
Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
She is so amazing, at my worst, she helped keep my spirits up and has gotten me through my worst moments. If it wasn’t for her, I would have given up and be in a dark place right now. Please, please please, get yourself a Pamela
Written on Jun 19, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I like working with Pam. We are new together so I am interested in her willingness to listen and provide feedback and solutions
Written on Apr 21, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd