Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Pamela works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Pamela
Pamela Gilley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of practice in Florida. She focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, anger, or life changes. Pamela draws on clients' strengths and meets them where they are as they look for real change.
Her work emphasizes clear goals and steady support. She uses approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques to reframe unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behavior strategies to build better emotion regulation.
Background and approach
Pamela also uses client-centered listening so people feel heard while they try new ways of coping. She has experience supporting people navigating LGBT concerns, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma, and intimacy-related issues. Pamela also works with those dealing with compassion fatigue, ADHD, and relationship difficulties, and she offers attention to first responder stress and gender dysphoria concerns.
Her background helps when practical skills and paced emotional work are needed. In sessions she helps clients name patterns, set small goals, and practice skills between meetings. She encourages straightforward steps you can use day to day.
Pamela aims to make progress feel manageable rather than overwhelming. People who benefit most are those ready to try concrete tools and reflect on their choices. She partners with clients who want clearer coping skills for anger, better ways to handle anxiety, or steadier mood management.
Pamela keeps the work focused and practical so change can happen one step at a time.
What Pamela works with
Everything Pamela lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Pamela's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Approaches Pamela lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches you can use online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist reflects what someone says and helps them name strengths, which can make it easier to try new behaviors and solve problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. It teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build routines that reduce anxiety or depressed mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills. It offers clear tools for managing intense feelings and reducing reactive behavior like anger.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Pamela will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. The plan can shift over time as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video can support face-to-face conversation for skills practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat or messaging can be useful for short updates, homework check-ins, or when writing out thoughts helps the process. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Pamela
What concerns does Pamela help with?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and bipolar symptoms, plus issues related to addiction, trauma, intimacy, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is direct and practical. She blends client-centered listening with skills-based techniques so people can try new coping strategies between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Pamela holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and brings 19 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and practices with that credential in the state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.