I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California, with over 10 years of experience working as a residential counselor, case manager, and therapist. I have experience working in varied settings including group homes, crisis residential, custody, elementary and high school, and private practice. I have worked with teenagers in a drug/alcohol group home, worked with teens in a private practice setting and school counseling. Since 2012, I have been working with adults who have severe mental illness, co-occurring disorders, parenting issues, and addiction providing a mix of case management and supportive and reality therapy. I have worked with individuals who experience anxiety, social anxiety, teen concerns, depression, severe mental illness (Bipolar, Schizophrenia, mild developmental disorders), self-harming behavior, relationship issues, ADHD, adjustment issues, and trauma.
My counseling style is warm, open, supportive, and meeting the client where they are at to then reach the goals they have in therapy. I like to use different therapy modalities including cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, solution focused, reality, and psychodynamic. I like to know how my client feels most comfortable expressing themselves, whether it be through art expression, verbally, visually, or other means.
My Educational Credentials include:
-Western Seminary, Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy, and Certificate in Addiction Studies
-Licensed by State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences
-Olivet Nazarene University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
It takes courage to make positive life changes, and while they may not be easy, they can change the quality of life! I am here as a support and confidant to empower you to make those positive changes. I look forward to meeting you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 115144
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Pamela has helped me out through the toughest year of my life. She has helped me identify issues and their origins. We have worked together to help me find what I value and set goals for many years to come. She has been so kind in the process and I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for some guidance in their lives.
Written on Jan 02, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Pamela has helped me overcome the situation I was struggling with. I am very thankful to have found her.
Written on Dec 05, 2020 after therapy with Pamela for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
I look forward to my video calls with Pamela. She helps me feel heard and that my feelings are valid.
Written on Aug 04, 2020 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder