- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
- DBT skills
About Pamela
Pamela Soward is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are carrying stress, anxiety, relationship or family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and LGBT-related issues. Pamela also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and other related problems.
Her style is straightforward and client-focused. Sessions are a place to talk through thoughts and feelings without judgment. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy ideas to help people notice what matters to them and act on those values.
Pamela uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current struggles. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are available for managing strong emotions and building distress tolerance. Client-centered principles guide the pace and topics of sessions, with the person’s experience driving the work.
She often helps people untangle guilt, shame, and patterns that repeat in close relationships. Sessions typically involve clear steps - learning skills, trying them between meetings, and reviewing what changes. Pamela describes the work as a collaborative effort to make daily life more manageable.
Pamela practices in Wisconsin and sees clients in English. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats offered.
How her approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It suits issues like chronic worry, guilt, or life transitions where deciding what matters is important. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by practicing specific skills between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pamela will discuss which methods fit the client's goals and preferences and adjust the plan as needed. The process is collaborative - she uses feedback and real-life results to shape what happens next.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not practical. Some formats need less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help when surroundings are noisy or a quick conversation fits better into the day. Ask about the specific session options Pamela provides and how they match your routine and needs.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and LGBT-related concerns, plus related topics like attachment and caregiver stress.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to examine thinking patterns and acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and actions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Pamela has 10 years of professional experience providing counseling services.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and practices in that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the platform or service for current pricing details.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.