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Pamela Smith-Graham, LPC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Pamela

Pamela Smith-Graham is an LPC practicing in Virginia who brings six years of clinical experience to her work with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, ADHD, and relationship issues.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients' goals guide the pace and focus of sessions. Pamela blends practical interventions with a person-centered stance to help people clarify priorities and develop coping skills.

Her style combines evidence-based strategies like cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused elements with mindfulness and motivational approaches to support change. Pamela aims to create an open and supportive space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment, and she works with clients to identify concrete steps toward greater well-being.

Prospective clients in Virginia who speak English can expect a pragmatic, compassionate professional who tailors methods to individual needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online



Pamela uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for changing behaviors and emotional responses; this approach often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. She also incorporates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and goals while feeling understood and supported by a licensed professional.

Choosing the right method is part of the process and Pamela approaches it as a partnership. She works with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts strategies over time so the approach evolves with progress and changing circumstances.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different ways of communicating, and access therapy from home or other convenient locations while working collaboratively with a therapist to meet treatment goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Pamela commonly address?
She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, addictions, ADHD, and relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and supportive, blending client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to help clients set and reach practical wellness goals.
What is Pamela's clinical background?
Pamela has six years of professional experience applying evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT elements, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing in clinical practice.
Where is Pamela licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LPC in Virginia with license number VA LPC 0701007659 and practices with clients located in that state.
Can non-English speakers work with her or can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and availability.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English

What Pamela can help with

Pamela Smith-Graham works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Pamela works with clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with grief and loss.

How Pamela approaches therapy

Pamela's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Pamela is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Virginia.