Pamela Gerdes, LPC
Idaho LPC specializing in trauma and families
- Trauma and grief support
- Parenting and adoption guidance
- CBT and client-centered care
About Pamela Gerdes
Pamela Gerdes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho with ten years of experience helping individuals and families navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and life transitions. She combines professional training with personal insight to support foster and adoptive families, drawing on her own experience as a foster and adoptive mother to appreciate the practical and emotional complexities those families face. Pamela also offers faith-informed counseling for clients who prefer a Christian or Biblically based perspective, while remaining mindful of those who have experienced church-related hurts and need space to process and heal.
Her work emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment where clients guide the direction of therapy. Pamela regards each person as the expert of their own story and meets clients where they are, using cognitive behavioral techniques alongside solution-focused and client-centered, strength-based methods to promote meaningful change. She addresses a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem, parenting and adoption issues, relationship and intimacy struggles, ADHD, compassion fatigue, career questions, and life-purpose exploration. Pamela focuses on practical strategies and emotional growth to help clients find greater stability, resilience, and wholeness.
Her work emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment where clients guide the direction of therapy. Pamela regards each person as the expert of their own story and meets clients where they are, using cognitive behavioral techniques alongside solution-focused and client-centered, strength-based methods to promote meaningful change. She addresses a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem, parenting and adoption issues, relationship and intimacy struggles, ADHD, compassion fatigue, career questions, and life-purpose exploration. Pamela focuses on practical strategies and emotional growth to help clients find greater stability, resilience, and wholeness.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Pamela Gerdes have?
Pamela Gerdes has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Pamela Gerdes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds license ID LPC-6130.
In which languages does Pamela Gerdes provide therapy?
Pamela provides therapy in English.
Where is Pamela Gerdes located?
She is located in Idaho.
How can I work with Pamela Gerdes as my therapist?
You can work with Pamela Gerdes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Pamela Gerdes work with international clients?
No. Pamela Gerdes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Pamela Gerdes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Pamela Gerdes
Pamela often integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused ideas into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship that lets clients explore their values and choices; it is helpful for people seeking a supportive space to clarify feelings and goals. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical tools to shift unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Emotionally-focused approaches help people identify and process core emotions and improve relational bonds, making them beneficial for couples and family concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Pamela works with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy feels useful and relevant. Licensed professionals and therapists can offer different techniques, and Pamela aims to guide clients toward the best fit for their situation.
Online therapy with Pamela includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from home or while managing busy schedules, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and apply new skills between sessions.