Pamela Shultz, LPC
Compassionate support for change
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Louisiana
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Credentials
- LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Louisiana)
- LPC · No. 10006
- NPI
- 1174470462
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- Focus on recovery
- Practical coping tools
- Client-centered care
About Pamela
In sessions she helps people untangle patterns that keep them stuck. That includes work around substance use and recovery, emotional regulation, and habits that affect mood and behavior. Pamela favors clear tools clients can use between meetings to handle triggers and stressful moments.
Her approach blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational strategies. She encourages people to set small, achievable goals and to track the progress that matters to them. Mindfulness and existential ideas are also woven in to help clients find personal meaning and stay present.
Pamela offers three years of counseling experience and works with adults in Louisiana. She spends time understanding each person’s history, including experiences with adoption and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and aging-related concerns. Language of service is English.
People who come to Pamela can expect straightforward conversations and concrete options for change. She helps clients plan next steps and build lasting coping skills. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
How Pamela's approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client so they feel heard and understood; it helps with relationship strain, parenting stress, and navigating big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and offers simple exercises to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful habits. Motivational Interviewing helps people who are unsure about change by exploring values and building motivation one step at a time.Finding the right approach is often part of the first sessions. Pamela works collaboratively to match methods to each person’s goals and preferences. Together they try practical tools and adjust the plan based on what helps most, so clients shape a plan that fits their life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use written tools, worksheets, and mindfulness practices between meetings to support progress.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Pamela support?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and attachment concerns.
How does Pamela approach therapy?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing. She emphasizes small goals, skill building, and tools clients can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Pamela is a Navy veteran and a mother of four with three years of counseling experience. She has worked primarily with adults dealing with substance use, emotional regulation, and life transitions.
Where is Pamela located and licensed?
She practices in Louisiana and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Pamela?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.