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Hello, my name is Pamela Huckaby, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and mental health therapist. Congratulations for having the courage to ask for help. I really look forward to working with you to help you realize more of your goals and feel happier about your life. This process will not be easy, but as we work hard together, you can change your life for the better. It will take work and dedication, and it will be important for you to practice the things we talk about in our sessions together. Sometimes you may not like me very much, because I will need to confront you about things that are no longer working for you. But I am dedicated to helping you along the way, and hope that we can establish a trusting relationship. This is your journey. I am here to help, but not do it for you. The more you take this process seriously, the better results you will have.
My experience as a bilingual case manager, counselor, crisis worker (Designated Mental Health Provider – DMHP), group facilitator, psychotherapist with a strong background of treating trauma, treating severe and persistent mental illness, and as a diagnostician have prepared me well for providing compassionate and effective mental health services. I have 8 years’ experience as a mental health therapist. Previous to graduate school, I worked for approximately 10 years as a case manager in mental health, Head Start, and for a domestic violence shelter. I also interned with Child Protective Services and Hospice before starting my work as a therapist. I also have experience working for the Family Advocacy Program, as a contracting social worker with the U.S. Air Force in Okinawa, Japan. So, I am experienced in working with military families as well.
I have worked with all age groups - individuals and families. I have been well trained by 3 different public mental health agencies - Center for Living in The Dalles, Oregon, Comprehensive Healthcare in White Salmon, Washington, and Bear River Mental Health Services in Brigham City, Utah. I also contracted with the Air Force in Okinawa, Japan, working in The Family Advocacy Program (FAP). I am a licensed clinical social worker/LCSW for the state of Utah. I am trained, certified, and experienced at providing various evidence based treatments, including, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Counseling, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT for adults, CBT Plus (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children to treat Anxiety, Behavior, Depression, or Trauma), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy to treat adults with Trauma and Major Depression), and CETA (Common Elements Treatment Approach - for the effects of trauma). I am also trained and experienced in providing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is a leading modality for treating trauma, and can be effectively done through virtual sessions. Together we can decide which treatment modality may work best for you, according to your treatment needs and goals.
I have facilitated CBT Group, Multi-family Group for individuals with Schizophrenia, a Women’s Art Therapy Group, and a community Emotional Life Skills psychoeducational class. As a life coach and Master Rapid Eye Technician, I have also practiced the energy psychology modalities of RET (Rapid Eye Technology) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) since 2001.
My Bachelor’s degree is in Psychology, with a minor in Family and Human Development from Utah State University. My Master’s degree is in Social Work from Walden University. I am able to provide services in both English and Spanish, and I have been certified with the State of Washington as a DSHS Bilingual Counselor.
Together we will explore the way your thoughts and perceptions have influenced your feelings, behavior, and experiences in life. We form our belief systems as we react to our individual experiences. Much of the time we blame ourselves, and express self-hatred when things don’t go the way we would like them to. This then affects how we experience life. But, as you discover why and how you think the way you do, you will be able to reframe your thoughts/beliefs, in order to create more positive outcomes and satisfaction in your life. That doesn’t mean your life will then magically be perfect, but you will be armed with the coping skills you need to work through the challenges you face.
There will be homework, but no shaming. This is your journey, with me as your facilitator. We will go at your pace. Please feel free to ask me any questions, or to stop me, if we move in a direction you don’t want to go. I may gently push at times, but I will honor your wishes. I truly look forward to getting to know you personally, as we make important discoveries that will provide insight and skills for your life currently and in the future.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, 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, Emptiness, Expats, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Pamela Huckaby. 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.
I have never had a better experience with therapy than with Pamela. She has helped me so much and taught me to help myself. Highly recommend!
Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
I am so grateful for Pamela Huckaby. She has helped me in immeasurable ways.
Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
She is the friendliest therapist ive ever had, and an amazing empathetic listener.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is so good at listening and getting to the point without ever being condescending. She’s so good at seeing the parts of me I don’t and helping em improve. Her skills at EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy are also amazing. Hold on to this one, she’s a keeper
Written on Nov 22, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Pamela has open my eyes and my thoughts! Working with her has been just what I needed-a push to think differently and start taking action towards taking care of my own well-being. She really challenges me, which of course can be hard at first, but it’s all for the best in the end. Thank you, Pamela!
Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Pamela is a great listener and has many helpful tools she can recommend!
Written on Sep 05, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue,
I feel very safe with Pamela and look forward to many more invaluable experiences with her
Written on Aug 07, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Pamela is extremely kind and thoughtful! She has a well of resources to help me learn and grow and makes therapy something I look forward to.
Written on Jun 25, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I've had a few sessions with Pamela already and I truly appreciate the support I'm getting from her. I'm more of a scientific approach and processing person than just talking about it, and Pamela is following protocol in helping me process my past trauma which is causing debilitating depression.
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
I needed help rather quickly and came across BetterHelp. I found Pamela Huckaby through BetterHelp and immediately felt not just comfortable with Pamela but also confident in her expertise. I’ve seen many therapists off and on over the years and never felt that immediate confidence in them. Pamela is very insightful, direct, and professional. She knows when to challenge me or simply listen and let me get things out in the open. She has given me doable action items to help me recognize I have more control than I think I do. She has a strong knowledge base, deep insights, and shows compassion for me in a way that I feel validated AND yet it is still my responsibility to figure it out and heal. :) I’m grateful I found her through BetterHelp.
Written on Jun 06, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Pamela not only knows what she is doing as a therapist, but she also has other areas of expertise that have helped me so much. She has also been able to help me understand how it should be when my medication is working, which has helped so much. I highly recommend Pamela. She is kind and compassionate.
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Pamela Huckaby is a great therapist to work with. She is down to earth, listened to what I had been through, and helped me get through it. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring person for a therapist.
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Pamela is a wonderful therapist - she listens so patiently, asks insightful questions helping to identify the core of the struggle and provides great tools for the relevant topics discussed. With her support , I've been able to work a lot on my anxious thoughts and practice assertive communication making improvements in a quite a short time. Her calmness and compassion has been inspiring. I feel very safe to share what's on my mind and encouraged to see things from different perspective. I highly recommend Pamela!
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Pamela is an excellent therapist and is perfect for my needs.
She is experienced in therapy and life so I really feel.like she gets me.
She is the perfect balance of professional and friendly which makes her a great therapist.
Pamela is proactive and practical and always has a worksheet, video or other tools that I can work on between sessions.
I look forward to my sessions with her and know I will come away feeling better.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Pamela helped me navigate a crucial turning point in my life. I will forever be grateful for her and for the guidance she shared with me. She changed my life for the better. Thank you, Pamela. <3
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I feel very comfortable talking to Pamela. She listens, asks appropriate questions and understands my issues. She has given me tools to help with my anxiety and is very supportive.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Within just 7 sessions with Pamela she saw me through a period of high anxiety, a breakup and the start of a new relationship.
I instantly felt I could open up to Pamela in a space that was completely free of judgement, and I felt all our topics of conversation and therapies we explored were extremely well informed. helpful and relavent to me in that moment.
I highly recommend Pamela.
Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
Pamela has been an important resource in my life for a year. I book a group of sessions every few months with her. She is a thoughtful listener and offers tools for me to maintain a life balance. She also has a sense of humor which makes me feel at ease and more open to share things I'd usually not want to discuss. I've recommended her to 2 people so far and will continue to do so.
Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Pamela is a great support, she has helped me so much! Her knowledge, preparation, and criteria have helped to guide me to take the best decisions and to learn a lot.
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
Compassionate and understanding!
Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Pamela listens really well and is very attentive to detail. She asks questions that makes me think and I always feel better after speaking with her.
Written on Sep 02, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Pamela is a great therapist and she makes you feel comfortable to open up to her and speak about your issues.
Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I am so blessed to have Pamela as my therapist. She listen to me and helps me throughout my concerns and struggles.I feel safe to share my feelings with her . Thanks to betterhelp to come up with online sessions.
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I love how informative she is.
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s very calming to me. I feel like I can open up and talk to her
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
A lovely lovely woman
Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
very helpful
Written on Jun 26, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Pam is a very thoughtful and effective therapist. She was able to identify many of my struggles within the first session and provide me with extremely helpful resources to identify and work through some interpersonal challenges. I am looking forward to working with her more!
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Pam is exactly who I needed to talk with. She understands where I'm coming from and is helping find the way to where I need to be. She's an excellent therapist, and I think she would make a great friend too!
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and bipolar disorder
Pamela Huckaby's extensive experience with treating trauma helped me begin a steady road to recovery. Pamela is empathetic, compassionate and listens well- all of which I was looking for. I'm grateful for her insight and practicals.
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Pamela has helped me already and we have just had 3 sessions.
She is vey knowledgeable about the problems I need help with and she is calm considerate and understanding.
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks
Attentive, caring, and full of ideas and resources to help manage the things life tends to throw at you! Really enjoy our discussions and always look forward to the next.
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
During a very emotionally turbulent time; Pamela was able to provide me with unbiased clarity, support, and numerous helpful resources. I was extremely impressed with her ability to understand, identify and diagnose the situation at hand. She brought me piece of mind when I was extremely confused. Pamela has a great way of giving it to you straight while still being supportive and on your side. I truly appreciate what she did for me and would highly recommend her to any of my friends or family. Thank you Pamela!
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Having the opportunity to work hand in hand with Ms. Pamela Huckaby has been an unforgettable experience; she does not hesitate to provide the most helpful resources in times of need, honest advice & support, and takes the time to really understand where you are coming from to then have you get to know and be comfortable with the treatment plan best suited for you. It's been a great learning and healing experience which I will forever take with me along my way in life going forward!
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Pamela has been such a wonderful therapist for me. She is very up front and willing to discuss anything I want to work on. She gives so many amazing resources and tools to help me through the week. Pamela is very personable and I have thoroughly enjoyed her sessions! I have laughed with her and I have cried with her, and either way she has made me feel like I was in a safe space and that she was on my team. Im forever grateful for her! Thank you Pamela! I cant wait for our future sessions!
Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and relationship issues
Excellent therapist! She has helped me tremendously in a very short period of time! Very supportive.
Written on Nov 20, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks
I am so grateful to have found her. I’ve been in therapy with her for two months and is life changing. Thank you Pamela
Written on Nov 14, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
It was so nice to vent to someone who is capable of understanding and respond unbiased. I also like the ease of picking a good time for me to have a session. Texting keeps the emotions out of the equation, I am a cryer when speaking on sensitive subjects and that can get in the way of the important things I need or want to say. Pamela was forthright and said what needed to be said. This was my 1st session and I am more focused on my next steps in recovering myself. Thank you Pamela!
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I was at rock bottom (like many when they seek therapy) and I was convinced no one could help me. Pamela connected to me within the first 5 minutes and she has made me feel heard ever since. She is compassionate, brilliant, and funny! I have loved and valued every single session!
Written on Oct 11, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Pamela is attentive, kind, understanding and gives great feedback. She listens attentivly to my concerns and comes up with suggestions on how to improve an area or offers other resources to help.
Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Pamela has helped make my life better, and in a very short period of time. It's helpful to have an experienced, empathetic, strong and direct, but kind person help me obtain the tools I need to navigate my life. If she is the representation of the the quality of health care providers on Better Help, then I wish everyone in crisis has access to this platform and mental health professionals like Pamela.
Written on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Love her! She has changed my life
Written on Aug 18, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Pamela is extremely kind, while also never shying away from pointing out hard truths. She listens well and is good at giving guiding questions when I am stuck. She also provides really great resources to continue learning about things we've talked about.
Written on Jun 27, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I've only had 2 sessions, but the help and guidance she has provided is amazing. She listens, and really tries to understand me better. There is no judgement, no matter what I say. This is also my first experience with a counsellor and I am so happy it is going well.
Written on Jun 23, 2021 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Pamela is one of the kindest people I've ever met in my life. She helped me through the darkest time in my life, and I'm always going to be grateful to her for that. She's patient, kind, understanding, and just tough enough to get results. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Oct 29, 2020 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Pamela has been incredible! She has helped me to make mammoth improvements to my psychological wellbeing in the space of just a few weeks. Without her guidance, it would have taken me years to get this far ahead. This is my first time with therapy and Pamela has really set the bar high. Definitely worth while!
Written on Sep 29, 2020 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Pamela has incredible insight and shares advice in a compassionate manner.
Written on Aug 30, 2020 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks
Pamela has come as a blessing into my life, helping me understand myself and the world around me. Therapy sessions with Pamela are always uplifting.
Written on Aug 28, 2020 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
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