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Pamela Goodman, LCSW-R

  • Experience43 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy
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About Pamela

Pamela Goodman is a licensed LCSW-R with over four decades of professional experience in New York, offering steady support for people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, life transitions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship strains, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and depression.

Background and approach

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and care plans to fit the specifics of an individual's situation and goals. Her work also attends to aging and geriatric matters, caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, disaster-related coping, isolation and loneliness, post-traumatic responses, prejudice and discrimination, and workplace difficulties.

Pamela emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process, encouraging clients to take courageous steps toward change while offering steady guidance and empowerment. Her practice centers on tailoring interventions to what feels most useful for the person in front of her, aiming to create practical, humane pathways forward.

Approaches that guide online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify goals, and supports personal growth; this approach is often useful for stress, anxiety, relationship friction, and self-esteem work. Trauma-focused therapy specifically addresses the effects of traumatic events by helping people process difficult memories and reduce trauma-related symptoms, which can aid recovery from abuse, disaster-related stress, and post-traumatic responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Pamela works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best. She listens to each persons concerns, explores goals and preferences, and adjusts methods over time so the work remains practical and aligned with changing needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These formats make it easier to access consistent support without extensive travel, allow clients to pick the communication style that feels most comfortable, and support continuity of care across busy lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Pamela supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, career challenges, and depression, along with related areas like caregiver stress and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and tailoring sessions to each persons needs. She works collaboratively to shape conversations and treatment plans that feel relevant and practical.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 43 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns, bringing long-term clinical perspective to support people through complex life challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credential NY LCSW-R 028136 and practices in New York.
Which languages does she use for therapy?
Sessions are conducted in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily problemsFirst responder issuesIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

43+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English