- Focus on everyday skills
- Direct and compassionate
- Experience with addiction
About Pamela
Pamela Shultz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, parenting strain, and big life changes. She brings a calm, direct approach and aims to help clients build practical skills they can use day to day.
Pamela draws on personal experience as a Navy veteran and a mother of four to relate to busy lives and shifting responsibilities. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that keep people stuck, and on small, concrete steps to reduce overwhelm. She emphasizes emotional regulation and tools for stability rather than jargon-filled explanations.
A common focus is supporting individuals through substance use and recovery. Pamela helps people identify behaviors that lead to relapse, practice new coping strategies, and set realistic plans for progress. She balances challenge with encouragement and keeps goals grounded in everyday life.
Her approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Pamela also uses mindfulness and existential ideas to help people find meaning when circumstances change.
With three years of counseling experience, she works with adults who want clear, practical guidance. People who prefer straightforward conversation and structured strategies often find this style helpful. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking to make sure they fit their needs.
Pamela draws on personal experience as a Navy veteran and a mother of four to relate to busy lives and shifting responsibilities. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that keep people stuck, and on small, concrete steps to reduce overwhelm. She emphasizes emotional regulation and tools for stability rather than jargon-filled explanations.
A common focus is supporting individuals through substance use and recovery. Pamela helps people identify behaviors that lead to relapse, practice new coping strategies, and set realistic plans for progress. She balances challenge with encouragement and keeps goals grounded in everyday life.
Her approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Pamela also uses mindfulness and existential ideas to help people find meaning when circumstances change.
With three years of counseling experience, she works with adults who want clear, practical guidance. People who prefer straightforward conversation and structured strategies often find this style helpful. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking to make sure they fit their needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 fit into online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and find their own solutions when coping with stress, relationship strain, or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, change unhelpful behaviors related to addiction, and manage mood through step-by-step techniques.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to make changes. It can be especially useful for substance use and for building commitment to recovery plans.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences, then try techniques together to see what fits. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays relevant to the person's life and challenges.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know how Pamela is offering care. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can guide practical exercises, teach behavioral skills, and support recovery work in ways that fit everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Pamela help with?
Pamela supports adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and coping with major life changes. She also addresses related areas such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, attachment issues, and body image.
What is Pamela's therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on clear steps and emotional regulation. She blends listening with concrete strategies so people can apply what they learn between sessions.
How much counseling experience does she have?
Pamela has three years of professional counseling experience working with adults in areas such as substance use, anxiety, and life transitions.
What credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as LA LPC, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Pamela?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.