Pamela Grove Gougelman

Experienced LCSW blending skills and compassion

LCSW Florida

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Pamela

Pamela Grove Gougelman is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people through stressful and emotionally painful periods.

Background and approach

She works with adults facing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, and major life transitions, offering steady professional support as clients learn to manage symptoms and make decisions that align with their values.

Her practice emphasizes practical skill building and personal insight, drawing on evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), attachment-based approaches, client-centered care, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

Pamela focuses on strengthening coping strategies, communication, and self-understanding so clients can navigate relationship and career pressures, parenting challenges, chronic health concerns, and compassion fatigue with greater resilience. With an approach that balances empathy and structure, she tailors interventions to each person's needs and preferences.

Pamela aims to create a collaborative space where people can process difficult experiences, address patterns that hold them back, and develop sustainable tools for long-term well-being.

Approaches and Options for Online Care

Pamela uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to support people in clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility when facing difficult emotions. Attachment-based work helps explore relational patterns and early dynamics that influence current relationships and emotional responses, offering a way to improve connection and communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each client to determine which strategies fit their goals and preferences, adapting methods over time as progress is made and needs shift. The therapeutic plan is tailored rather than fixed, and client feedback helps guide adjustments.

Online therapy with Pamela is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or differing comfort levels with technology. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, try different formats, and access therapy from various locations while working toward clearer coping skills and emotional balance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Pamela commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, addictions, sleeping difficulties, and career-related stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines practical skills training with empathic listening, using approaches such as CBT, ACT, attachment-based methods, client-centered therapy, and DBT to match each client's needs.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 30 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker supporting people through mood disorders, trauma, life changes, and long-term stressors.

Where is Pamela licensed to practice and what are her credentials?

Pamela is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and holds licence number FL LCSW SW8383.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to English-speaking clients regardless of location.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

How is pricing handled for therapy with Pamela?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English