Pamela Soward, LPC

Wisconsin LPC for anxiety and relationships

Stress and anxiety help
Relationship and family work
Trauma and abuse support

About Pamela Soward

Pamela Soward is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and family issues, and recover from trauma and abuse, while also addressing concerns such as depression, addictions, and concerns within LGBT communities.

Pamela creates a welcoming therapeutic environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect, encouraging clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Pamela draws on evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs, working alongside clients to set realistic goals and develop practical skills for everyday challenges.

With an emphasis on building trusting therapeutic partnerships, Pamela supports individuals facing a wide range of life transitions and emotional difficulties, including attachment and family dynamics, body image, chronic illness, and caregiving stress. Her practice aims to help clients find clarity, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change in ways that fit their values and circumstances.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBT

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver 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 issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult 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) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy 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 Soward have?

Pamela Soward has 10 years of professional experience.

Is Pamela Soward a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and is licensed in Wisconsin (WI LPC 6155-125).

In which languages does Pamela Soward provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Pamela Soward located?

Pamela Soward is based in Wisconsin.

How can I work with Pamela Soward as my therapist?

Sessions with Pamela Soward are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Pamela Soward work with international clients?

Pamela Soward does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Pamela Soward cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Interested individuals can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with the therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that get in the way of valued living. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional responses; it can be especially helpful for relationship struggles, attachment concerns, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it effective for depression, anxiety, and many everyday challenges.

Pamela treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress is made and needs change. This partnership helps ensure therapy stays relevant and practical.

Offering care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for varied schedules and life demands. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or another convenient location, and access support in formats that fit individual communication styles. Licensed professionals can adapt therapeutic techniques effectively across these modalities to support meaningful progress.

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