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Pamela Grove Gougelman

LCSW

Pamela Grove Gougelman , LCSW

Therapist in Florida

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About Pamela

Pamela Grove Gougelman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 30 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. As an LCSW, she holds a professional license to provide clinical social work and therapeutic services, bringing deep familiarity with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief, and the stresses of life transitions.

Her practice emphasizes personalized, compassionate care tailored to each person's history and needs. Pamela works with adults facing issues such as depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, chronic stress, caregiving burdens, and the emotional effects of aging. She pays particular attention to the experiences of older adults and women, and to clients coping with long-term life disruptions or medical concerns.

Using a holistic, strengths-based stance, Pamela helps clients increase self-understanding, improve communication, and build resilient coping strategies. Her work aims to guide individuals as they process past wounds, navigate current conflicts, and clarify values and goals for more purposeful living. She approaches therapy as a collaborative journey grounded in professional experience and practical skills.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Pamela draws on acceptance and commitment therapy and attachment-based work to support clients in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values - an approach that can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and how they influence current connections, which can be useful for relationship struggles, abandonment concerns, and communication problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s own goals and pace, offering empathic support that fosters self-understanding and growth.



Finding the right approach is collaborative. Pamela works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as therapy progresses to ensure the work remains relevant and practical.



Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care from home, accommodate busy schedules, and access support across distances. Licensed professionals can use different modes for longer sessions, brief check-ins, or skill practice between appointments to match the rhythm of each client's life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Pamela Grove Gougelman have?

Pamela Grove Gougelman has 30 years of experience.

Is Pamela Grove Gougelman a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are FL LCSW SW8383.

In which languages does Pamela Grove Gougelman provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Pamela Grove Gougelman located?

She is located in Florida.

How can I work with Pamela Grove Gougelman as my therapist?

You can work with Pamela Grove Gougelman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Pamela Grove Gougelman work with international clients?

Yes. Pamela Grove Gougelman works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Pamela Grove Gougelman cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

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