Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Pamela Gatfield, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW16015
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 26691
- NPI
- 1598416497
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Pamela supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress management
- Faith informed
- Depression support
About Pamela
Pamela Gatfield is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in California and Florida with 21 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Pamela offers faith-informed, conservative-friendly support and works with adults seeking that perspective.
Her style is straightforward and grounded. Sessions are focused on clear goals and steps people can try between visits. She listens for what matters to each person and uses familiar values and beliefs as part of the conversation when clients want that.
Pamela draws on years of hands-on practice to help people build coping skills for daily life. She helps break down problems into manageable pieces, offers strategies for managing strong emotions, and supports rebuilding routines after loss or change. Meetings tend to be practical and goal-oriented rather than theoretical.
She also pays attention to how spiritual beliefs and conservative values affect decision making and coping. That perspective is woven into conversations when clients indicate it is important. Pamela aims to help people find approaches that fit their worldview and daily responsibilities.
Clients who choose Pamela can expect a steady, experienced clinician who relies on tested methods and plain language. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can discuss current concerns and plan next steps.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common method involves teaching coping strategies and emotion regulation skills to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms; these are concrete tools people can practice between sessions. Another commonly used technique emphasizes grief processing through structured conversation and pacing so loss can be named and managed without being overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Pamela will review your situation, goals, and preferences and recommend techniques that fit your needs. She checks in regularly to adjust the plan if something is not working and invites client feedback about what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - appointments can be scheduled around work, caregiving, and health appointments. Remote sessions also let people have shorter check-ins when needed, use audio-only if video is difficult, and avoid travel time so therapy fits into a weekday or evening routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida, California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused, using plain language and steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working with adults on common life and emotional challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in CA LCSW and FL LCSW and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers