Pamela Sherwin

Practical, strengths-focused therapy with CBT skills

LCSW Florida

Experience: 35 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Pamela

Pamela Sherwin brings a practical, skills-based approach grounded in cognitive behavioral ideas to help people manage current stressors and build on personal strengths.

Background and approach

With 35 years of experience as an LCSW, she focuses on helping clients recognize the abilities they already have, introduce manageable coping strategies, and make changes that are within their control. Pamela emphasizes present-focused work while remaining attentive to past issues that may still influence daily functioning.

Her practice blends techniques such as CBT coping strategies, mindfulness and DBT-informed skills, and elements of acceptance and attachment-informed methods to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Pamela looks at lifestyle factors, self-care, boundaries, and assertiveness as practical levers for change, and she supports clients at a pace they find comfortable.

She has worked with adults across the lifespan and attends to cultural, family, and individual values when planning treatment. Morning and afternoon appointments are offered to accommodate different schedules, and she welcomes ongoing feedback as clients try new approaches.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to your needs

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaching practical coping strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and behavioral changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values, accept difficult feelings, and commit to actions that move them toward a more meaningful life, which can be useful when coping with change or persistent distress. Attachment-Based work explores relational patterns and how early or current relationships influence emotional responses, helping clients change interaction habits and build healthier connections.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life context to determine which combination of techniques might work best, and adjustments are made as progress and needs evolve. Clients are invited to provide feedback so the plan stays aligned with their pace and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit appointments into busy days or manage care from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver the same skill-building work and conversational guidance used in traditional settings while accommodating varied schedules and communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Pamela commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other related issues.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is practical and present-focused, drawing from cognitive behavioral techniques along with acceptance, attachment-informed, client-centered, and DBT elements to build coping skills and improve daily functioning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 35 years of experience working with adults across the lifespan and uses that background to inform treatment planning and skill development.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the credential LCSW with licence FL LCSW SW9242 and practices in Florida.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she provide?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats to accommodate different preferences.

How does billing and cost work for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English