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Pamela Shultz

Pamela Shultz, LPC

Therapist · Louisiana · 3+ years of experience

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

Pamela Shultz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and major life changes. She draws on her personal experience as a Navy veteran and a mother of four to relate to the demands of everyday life. Pamela focuses on practical steps that make daily routines easier to manage and relationships less tense.

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

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

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.

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