Licensed clinical social worker recordGeorgia
Pamela Merritt, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW005353
- NPI
- 1104214188
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
About Pamela
Pamela Merritt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Georgia with 12 years of experience. She helps people with relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to LGBT identity and ADHD. Pamela also supports clients dealing with career questions, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps people can use between meetings. She relies on straightforward conversations and exercises that address patterns of thinking, emotion regulation, and communication.
Pamela describes her work as collaborative. She listens to what someone wants to change and then suggests ways to try different responses. For relationship issues she often looks at interactions and teaches tools for calmer conversations. For anxiety and depression she uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.
She has academic training in social work, holding both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in the field, and brings more than a decade of practice to clinical work. Pamela’s background includes work with a range of ages and situations, and she adapts methods to the person in front of her.
People who choose Pamela can expect direct, practical guidance aimed at reducing distress and improving daily functioning. Her work includes coaching elements when clients want support with career or life transitions.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Pamela uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify their own goals and make choices that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood.She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication during conflict. The therapist and client decide together which methods to emphasize based on goals, strengths, and what feels most useful in day-to-day life.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist will help arrange a format that fits routines and responsibilities, such as sessions that work around work breaks, shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that do not require video if bandwidth is limited. This aims to make therapy easier to fit into everyday life while keeping the focus on practical change and skill practice.
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Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with relationship conflict, parenting concerns, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, ADHD, self-esteem and career questions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses clear conversations, skill-building, and behavior-focused exercises from client-centered methods and CBT.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience in counseling and therapy across a range of settings and age groups.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Georgia as an LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and services. 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 the 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