Hello!
Welcome to the BetterHelp community! My name is Pamela Frieden and I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker practicing in Kansas. I am also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oklahoma. I have been providing psychotherapy for a wide variety of issues and populations for 20 years. I graduated from Newman University in 2000 with a Master in Social Work and a Minor in Women's Studies. For six years, early in my clinical career, I did in-home family therapy with Juvenile Offenders and their families to help reduce recidivism rates of teens entering the criminal justice system using the Functional Family Therapy Blueprint model. Since 2006, I have been working as an Independent Therapist in private practice and group practice settings.
I would describe my approach as goal oriented, and client centered. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Both modalities are hands-on, practical approaches to problem-solving. CBT treatment usually involves efforts to change thinking patterns and or behaviors. The goals are to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind difficult situations, and so change the way they feel. This helps people identify faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking and learn better ways of coping with life's full variety of stressors.
Difficult and painful times are part of the human experience. I understand seeking help can be a vulnerable step to take. Exploring the healing process or enriching one’s personal growth, first and foremost, requires establishing a trusting and an emotional supportive relationship. Change is not easy, but it is possible.
Due to other obligations, evening appointments are very limited.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
KS LSCSW LSCSW 3630
OK LCSW 6140
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Wonderful and supportive therapist
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and eating disorders
She's incredibly understanding and flexible. I'm really happy i met her and can talk to her.
Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 6 months on issues concerning grief, and intimacy-related issues
The best !! I have came such a long way in a short amount of time.. loving everything about this app and Pamela she really is the best !!
Written on Feb 04, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Pamela has helped me recover from some serious losses, as well as help me navigate Covid-19 and the stress that has been 2020. I feel so much more like myself, and I'm starting to see the good in life again. She's been a godsend!
Written on Jan 18, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Pamela listens to my concerns and always give me an applicable plan to achieve the results that I seek. She checks in on my to make sure that I am on track and seems to genuinely care about me as an individual.
Written on Nov 09, 2020 after therapy with Pamela for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Easy to talk to. Makes my week better!
Written on Oct 20, 2020 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue