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Pamela Gilley, LCSW

  • Experience19 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Pamela

Pamela Gilley is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience supporting people facing a wide range of mental health challenges. She has worked with concerns including stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, and self-esteem.

Background and approach

Pamela also brings focused attention to LGBT matters, compassion fatigue, and non-traditional relationship dynamics such as polyamory and non-monogamous arrangements. Her approach centers on believing the client is the expert on their own life, building on strengths and resilience to navigate change and healing.

Pamela integrates evidence-informed methods like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and the Gottman Method to create practical strategies and emotional insight. She frames the first step toward a more satisfying life as an act of courage and positions herself as a supportive collaborator through that journey.

Practicing in Florida as an LCSW, Pamela offers multiple online session formats to fit different needs and preferences. Her style emphasizes empathy, respect for individual experience, and a focus on workable skills alongside deeper emotional processing.

Approaches and Flexibility in Online Care

Pamela uses client-centered therapy to prioritize each person's perspective and strengths, helping clients shape goals and make decisions that feel true to their values. She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to teach concrete skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety or mood shifts. Dialectical behavior therapy is included when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills are needed, offering structured tools alongside supportive coaching.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; Pamela works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine techniques over time as the work evolves. This shared decision-making helps ensure therapy stays relevant and responsive to change.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These formats increase flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility concerns and allow consistent access to licensed professionals from varied locations within Florida. The range of options supports continuity of care while making it easier to practice skills and engage in therapy on a schedule that suits each person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Pamela commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress and anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, and self esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is strengths-based and client-centered, blending practical skills training with empathic exploration to help clients meet their goals.
What is Pamela's professional background?
Pamela brings 19 years of professional experience to her practice, having worked across a range of mental health concerns and populations.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed clinical social worker: FL LCSW SW20497, and she practices in Florida.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Pamela offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to work together.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesGender dysphoriaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English