Pamela Grove Gougelman, LCSW
Florida LCSW guiding emotional healing and growth
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and grief care
- Relationship and family help
About Pamela Grove Gougelman
Pamela Grove Gougelman is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional and life challenges. Her practice focuses on compassionate, individualized care for concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and significant life transitions. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she combines extensive clinical training with a person-centered approach to support older adults, women, caregivers, and others coping with chronic stress or disruptions to daily life.
Pamela draws on a broad clinical skill set to help clients strengthen self-understanding, improve communication, and build practical coping strategies. She works with individuals facing social anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem struggles, midlife changes, and issues related to addiction, parenting, or chronic illness. Her work emphasizes empowering clients to process past experiences and develop resilient patterns for emotional regulation and healthier connections.
Known for an empathetic and steady presence, Pamela aims to create a supportive environment where people can explore their feelings and pursue meaningful growth. With a wide-ranging clinical focus that includes bereavement, career concerns, and compassion fatigue, she provides grounded professional guidance for those seeking clearer direction and renewed purpose.
Pamela draws on a broad clinical skill set to help clients strengthen self-understanding, improve communication, and build practical coping strategies. She works with individuals facing social anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem struggles, midlife changes, and issues related to addiction, parenting, or chronic illness. Her work emphasizes empowering clients to process past experiences and develop resilient patterns for emotional regulation and healthier connections.
Known for an empathetic and steady presence, Pamela aims to create a supportive environment where people can explore their feelings and pursue meaningful growth. With a wide-ranging clinical focus that includes bereavement, career concerns, and compassion fatigue, she provides grounded professional guidance for those seeking clearer direction and renewed purpose.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Pamela Grove Gougelman have?
She has 30 years of experience in clinical practice as a licensed social worker.
Is Pamela Grove Gougelman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are FL LCSW SW8383.
In which languages does Pamela Grove Gougelman provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Pamela Grove Gougelman located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Pamela Grove Gougelman as my therapist?
You can work with Pamela through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Pamela Grove Gougelman work with international clients?
Yes, Pamela works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Pamela Grove Gougelman 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 is quick and straightforward. 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
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns in close relationships formed early in life and helps individuals and families understand and change how they connect, which is useful for relationship, attachment, and family issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can explore their experiences and build self-trust.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Pamela collaborates with each person to identify methods that align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions over time, adjusting techniques as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from different locations. These options allow therapists to provide consistent, effective care while working together around logistical constraints.
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