I am a LCSW. providing therapy in Florida for 30 years. I have been licensed in Florida over 20 years experience working with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, OCD, ADHD, substance abuse issues, crisis intervention, self esteem, grief and loss. I have worked in number of settings including jails, courts, psychiatric hospitals, treatment centers domestic violence shelters and private practice. I have been instrumental in helping individuals who have experienced physical, sexual and emotional trauma.
My therapy style is warm, interactive, motivating and when appropriate humor. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion and I don't believe in stigmitizing labels. I will work with you to achieve your goals. I believe that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the issues that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the 'first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. My approach combines a number of therapy styles. I have training in cognitive -behavioral therapy, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, psychodynamic and treatment planning to meet your needs.
Taking that first step is the hardest but you will find the support, non-judgemental attitude and an experienced therapist with proven results when you are ready for change and a more fulfilling life. I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus: Sleeping disorders, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, 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, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
FL LCSW SW8383
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Pamela Grove Gougelman. 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.
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