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- CBT techniques
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About Pamela
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 12 years of experience, Pamela Merritt helps people with relationship and family concerns, anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, career issues, depression, ADHD, LGBT-related concerns, compassion fatigue, and coaching. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy to address presenting problems. Pamela speaks English and practices in Georgia as LCSW, CSW.
Pamela keeps sessions practical and focused on the problem at hand. She mixes CBT techniques that look at thoughts and behaviors with client-centered listening. DBT skills are used when people need help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance. She also draws on emotion-focused work and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and respond differently.
In early sessions she maps out priorities with the person she is seeing. That can mean skill-building for anger, working on patterns in relationships, or strategies for stress and depression. She adapts which approaches to use based on what helps the person make steady progress.
Pamela trained at the bachelor and master level in social work and has spent over a decade providing therapy in varied settings. Her LCSW credential in Georgia and CSW designation are listed exactly as held. Her background includes work with children and adolescents as well as adults and couples, and she brings that breadth to individual case planning.
People who choose her often want clear, concrete tools alongside reflective conversation. She encourages active steps between sessions and checks in on what is and isn’t working. To begin, follow the site's process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her main approaches work in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person’s own goals. The therapist follows the person’s lead and helps clarify what they want to change or improve. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. In sessions this can mean identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety or depression.Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. In remote work these skills are practiced in session and assigned as short exercises between meetings to build day-to-day coping.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns and goals, try methods that suit those priorities, and adjust the plan over time based on what helps. Clients are encouraged to give feedback about what feels useful so sessions can be shaped to their needs.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports practicing skills in everyday contexts and keeping momentum with regular appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with relationship and family issues, anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, career, depression, ADHD, LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, and coaching.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Client-Centered Therapy with CBT and DBT, and uses emotion-focused and mindfulness methods as needed. The focus is on practical skills and reflective conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience providing counseling and therapy in a range of settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LCSW and CSW and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.