Pamela Grove Gougelman, LCSW
Therapist in Florida
Pamela Grove Gougelman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida.
- Licensed inFlorida
- LicenseSW8383
- NPI 1366563728
- Experience30+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Pamela
Pamela Grove Gougelman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She brings 30 years of experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the fallout from trauma. Pamela focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
She works in a straightforward, respectful way. Sessions emphasize understanding what matters to each person and building skills to cope with life changes. Pamela listens for patterns tied to attachment and relationship struggles and uses that insight to guide the work.
Background and approach
Her approach blends several methods, including Attachment-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy. She adapts techniques to the individual instead of following one fixed plan. This helps people address issues like low self-esteem, sleep problems, addiction, and chronic stress.
Over three decades Pamela has supported clients through career transitions, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and trauma recovery. She also helps with concerns linked to aging, chronic illness, and patterns such as codependency or abandonment fears. The focus is on building clearer communication, steadier emotion regulation, and practical coping strategies.
People who choose Pamela can expect calm, deliberate sessions that combine listening with skill-building. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs, with an eye toward improving daily functioning and relationships.
Credentials
- LCSW (Florida)
- License SW8383 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1366563728 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Pamela lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
Approaches Pamela names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and acceptance work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and safety in relationships; online sessions use conversations and exercises to identify these patterns and practice new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept uncomfortable feelings while taking committed action toward goals; this can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Pamela will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and life situation. Sessions can blend elements from different approaches so work stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or medical needs while focusing on steady progress.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Pamela help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career stress, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, combining listening with practical skills from approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and Attachment-Based Therapy to address emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
Pamela has 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health issues and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Pamela accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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