Pamela Sherwin, LCSW
Therapist in Florida
Pamela Sherwin is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people strengthen their coping skills and make healthier choices.
- Licensed inFlorida
- LicenseSW9242
- NPI 1043305857
- Experience35+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Pamela
Pamela Sherwin is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people strengthen their coping skills and make healthier choices. She focuses on practical steps that clients can take now to feel more content and build on their existing strengths. Pamela keeps language simple and direct so busy parents can read and understand what to expect in sessions.
Her approach centers on attachment-based ideas and present-focused strategies.
Background and approach
She uses acceptance and commitment methods alongside cognitive behavioral tools to address stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and client-centered conversation help with emotional regulation and communication concerns. Pamela pays attention to both current stressors and earlier life events that might still be affecting day-to-day functioning.
She works with people to pick small, doable changes they control - from boundary-setting and assertiveness to lifestyle and self-care adjustments. Pace is set by the client and solutions are practical and realistic. Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, blended family and fatherhood challenges, body image and caregiver stress, and substance concerns.
Pamela aims to respect each person’s cultural and family background and invites feedback as therapy progresses. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and she schedules morning and afternoon appointments. Pamela describes her work as collaborative and grounded in everyday actions that lead to gradual change.
Credentials
- LCSW (Florida)
- License SW9242 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1043305857 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Pamela lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Pamela names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-informed and skills-based care online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, and it can help people notice how old patterns show up in close relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward valued goals, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect, giving people space to set the pace and topics of work while the therapist mirrors and supports their priorities.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Pamela collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit best for their needs and goals. She blends approaches when helpful, and checks in regularly so adjustments can be made based on progress and preferences.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility. Video calls are close to an in-person conversation and useful for deeper work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for people who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, practice between sessions, or when a quick emotional support message is needed. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep continuity across life changes.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
Pamela helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing addiction concerns, family of origin issues, and body image or self-esteem struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and practical, combining attachment-based perspectives with ACT, CBT, and DBT skills. Pamela emphasizes present-focused coping, small achievable changes, and skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of clinical experience working with adults across the life span. That experience informs straightforward strategies for common stressors and life transitions.
Where is Pamela licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and provides services based on that credential and location.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on your location and the subscription plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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