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- Client-centered therapy
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Stress and grief support
About Pamela
LCSW-R in New York with 43 years of clinical experience. Pamela Goodman focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting matters, self-esteem, career issues, and depression.
Pamela asks questions and listens closely to understand a person's day-to-day challenges. She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions center on the client's concerns and on practical steps they can try between meetings.
Her work draws on client-centered therapy. That means the client leads the agenda while the therapist offers reflection and support. Pamela also uses trauma-focused therapy when past events are affecting current wellbeing, aiming to reduce the hold those memories have on daily life.
Over four decades in practice, Pamela has supported people through caregiving stress, aging and geriatric issues, workplace problems, isolation, first responder stress, and reactions to disaster. She also addresses prejudice and discrimination and the effects these experiences have on mood and relationships.
Conversations are plain and direct. Pamela helps people talk through communication problems, parenting strains, and career crossroads. She explains options, suggests small experiments clients can do between sessions, and revisits plans as needs shift.
Sessions are conducted in English from her New York practice. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats before booking. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used to set up an initial meeting.
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How client-centered and trauma-focused work adapt to online care
Client-centered therapy places the person's concerns at the center. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects back what they hear, and helps clients decide which problems to work on first. This approach helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and career decisions.Trauma-focused therapy targets how past traumatic events continue to affect daily life. It involves gentle, specific methods to reduce intrusive memories and strong emotional reactions. This work is used when trauma or abuse is a clear part of someone's difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Pamela will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and together they will decide whether client-centered work, trauma-focused methods, or a combination fits best. The plan can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel, or have shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are impractical, and this therapist will help match the session style to a client's schedule and needs.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
43+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, career issues, and depression.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
Client-centered therapy and trauma-focused therapy are the documented approaches. Pamela uses client-led conversations and trauma-focused work when past events affect current functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 43 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and populations in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a New York LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.