- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Pamela
Pamela McGarry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 28 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Pamela also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, family of origin problems, and caregiver stress.
Her sessions focus on clear, practical steps. She listens, helps people name what matters, and uses evidence-based methods to shift thinking and behavior. Pamela draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.
Clients who bring relationship strain, codependency, communication problems, or commitment worries can work with her to sort through those dynamics. She also supports people dealing with cancer, aging and geriatric issues, and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters. Substance use and drug and alcohol addiction are among the challenges she addresses.
Pamela frames therapy as a cooperative process. She explains ideas plainly, sets small goals, and reviews progress regularly. Sessions mix conversation with practical techniques so people can test changes between meetings.
Sessions are offered in English and Pamela accepts international clients. Practical matters like cost vary with location and follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Pamela’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and deciding what matters after a life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete skills to reduce depression and worry.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pamela will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She explains options, tries techniques in session, and adjusts the plan as progress and feedback come in.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Before booking, confirm which formats are currently available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let people use video when they want face-to-face contact or switch to audio for a simpler setup. Pamela integrates ACT and CBT exercises into sessions so people can practice skills between meetings and measure small changes over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
New York, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Pamela works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She also works with related issues such as attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that combines conversation with techniques drawn from approaches like ACT and CBT. The focus is on identifying patterns and testing small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Pamela has 28 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Pennsylvania.
Does she work with people who live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.