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LPC-MHSP

Pamela Thompson, LPC-MHSP

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Pamela

Pamela Thompson is a Tennessee licensed professional counselor with three decades of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, and issues related to sexuality.

Background and approach

She offers a compassionate, respectful approach that adapts to each client's circumstances and priorities, aiming to help people regain balance and move toward goals they find meaningful. Her work draws on several evidence-informed approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative methods to shape treatment in ways that fit individual needs.

Pamela emphasizes collaborative planning, tailoring conversations and interventions to the person in front of her rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Prospective clients in Tennessee who are ready to explore change can expect a thoughtful, empathic practitioner who values courage and steady progress in the healing process.

Approaches for Online Care and Flexible Support

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person drives the conversation and the therapist reflects and clarifies to help uncover personal strengths and goals. This approach can be helpful for general life stress, relationship questions, and building self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, mood changes, and managing symptoms related to ADHD. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that support emotion regulation and stress reduction in daily life.

Determining the best approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the client to explore goals, preferences, and what methods feel most useful, adjusting the plan over time as needs evolve. That partnership helps tailor the work to each person's circumstances.

Online therapy via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access support from home. These formats offer flexibility in pacing and communication style, allowing licensed professionals to provide ongoing guidance, skill-building, and check-ins in ways that suit each client's routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Pamela address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, addictions, relationship and family matters, ADHD, and many other life challenges.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and respectful, combining client-centered listening with structured techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional experience as a licensed counselor working with a variety of mental health and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds the credential LPC-MHSP and is licensed in Tennessee under TN LPC-MHSP 4769.
In what language does she offer services and can she work with international clients?
Services are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English