About Pamela
Pamela Gilley is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 19 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and issues related to LGBT identity. Pamela emphasizes each person's strengths and helps them move toward a more fulfilling life.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and build practical skills for daily life.
How Pamela works
Pamela uses client-centered methods to listen closely and make space for each person's story. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is woven into her work to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered to strengthen emotion regulation and reduce impulsive reactions.
These approaches are practical tools to manage mood swings, anger, and stress. For relationship and intimacy concerns she draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to improve communication and rebuild connection. Pamela also supports people dealing with trauma, addictions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD challenges by combining skills training with empathetic listening.
Her style is warm and straightforward. She helps clients set small goals and practice new ways of coping between sessions. Pamela aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can try things that lead to real change.
Pamela lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Pamela works with
The areas below are the ones Pamela selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Bipolar disorder
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Intimacy-related issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 19 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How Pamela's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's own goals and experiences; the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to help find solutions that fit their life. This style supports issues like anxiety, depression, and identity concerns by validating strengths and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep stress high by giving clear exercises to practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools can help when mood swings, intense anger, or impulsive actions get in the way of daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pamela will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques and adjusts the plan as progress is made so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow real-time conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging can be used for brief check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain steady progress.
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