- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills work
- Addiction recovery focus
About Pamela
Pamela McGarry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 28 years of clinical experience in Pennsylvania. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, and she accepts international clients. Pamela frames her work around practical ways to manage feelings and cope with life changes.
She helps people untangle problems that come from family of origin issues, attachment wounds, and communication breakdowns. She also addresses abandonment concerns, codependency, commitment and control struggles, and problems that arise during caregiving or serious illness such as cancer. Pamela regularly sees clients dealing with drug and alcohol addiction and the stress that accompanies those challenges.
Pamela uses evidence-informed approaches so sessions focus on what the client wants to change. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to match methods to needs. In practice that means skill-building, looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, and clarifying values and goals.
Her work often centers on practical steps: setting small goals, practicing new ways to handle intense emotions, and improving communication. Pamela also supports people coping with aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, and recovery after natural or human-caused disasters.
Sessions are structured around collaboration and clear next steps. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment. Billing and session details vary by location and are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, then choose actions that reflect their values. This approach is useful for long-standing shame or guilt that gets in the way of daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and self-critical thoughts linked to guilt and shame.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and regulating behavior. Those skills can help when shame or guilt trigger impulsive reactions or substance use.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods best fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative selection can change over time as progress and priorities shift.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice for remote work so sessions remain practical and focused on day-to-day coping.
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 stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem problems, and depression. She also addresses related issues like attachment, codependency, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts, choose values-based actions, and practice different responses to guilt or shame.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 28 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including addiction recovery, trauma-related issues, and life transitions. Her practice emphasizes skills and problem-solving.
What credentials and location does she hold?
Pamela holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania. These credentials are listed as NY LMHC and PA LPC in her profile.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, she accepts international clients as noted in her profile.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the intake process.
What steps are required to get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.