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Pamela Thompson

Stress, Anxiety Grief Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Thanks for visiting me on BetterHelp.com and giving me the opportunity to help you on your journey to improve your daily life. My name is Pamela Thompson and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in the state of Louisiana. I obtained my Master's degree in Counseling and Guidance from Louisiana Tech University. I have over 13 years of counseling experience in a variety of settings. I have experience working with adolescents/teenagers in the juvenile detention group home setting, where I counseled juveniles identified with dual issues of substance abuse and mental health individually and in group settings; I provided counseling services for teenagers enrolled in the Youth Challenge Program for several years, helping them gain the skills to overcome challenges in their daily lives and achieve their goals to improve their futures. I have worked in the Mental Health Rehabilitation area of counseling for several years providing substance abuse counseling and education as well as traditional mental health counseling. I have provided services in Intensive Outpatient programs that services clients 18 years and older, conducting individual and group counseling to individuals with chronic severe mental health issues and dual-diagnosis clients with mental health and substance abuse issues. I incorporate various treatment modalities during therapy based on the client's specific needs; the methods I use regularly include cognitive/behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, reality therapy, solution-based therapy, brief therapy, and mindfulness therapy. I do not believe in labeling someone based on a diagnosis, instead preferring to help identify their current issues and needs and providing them the tools and support to effectively manage issues that occur in their daily lives.

I have counseled clients from age 9 to 99 and I have truly enjoyed working with every client no matter their age. I enter every counseling relationship with an open mind, a belief that all people deserve respect, and a desire to help you achieve the skills needed to make a positive change in your life.

Professional experience

14yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

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Reviews

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I feel like I clicked with Pamela and she understands me.

Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

You’re great at listening and helping

Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Pamela is very easy to talk to. She is easy to relate with as she does have like experiences she shares and makes me feel comfortable with opening up in therapy. It may sound silly, but her southern accent puts me at ease and feels like I'm speaking with an aunt or an old friend. 10/10 would recommend.

Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes

Pamela is a great help, empathetic and understanding of my scenario and doing her best to help me cope. Thank you Pamela!

Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Platform has many issues n do not like that there is no way to communicate via phone

Written on Apr 24, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 9 months on issues concerning grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

she is wonderful. the billing system is not

Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties