Pamela Goodman, LCSW-R - Therapist in New York

Focus on daily coping
Trauma-informed care
Practical communication help

About Pamela

Pamela Goodman is a licensed clinical social worker who brings decades of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She works with clients facing compassion fatigue, workplace concerns, relationship challenges, parenting strains, and trauma. Pamela aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and find practical next steps.

Her approach centers on listening closely and tailoring sessions to each person’s needs. Pamela uses client-centered methods to focus on the person’s experience and priorities. She also brings trauma-focused work into sessions when past events are part of what’s causing distress.

In practice she helps people name problems, try new ways of coping, and build plans they can use between meetings. Pamela emphasizes clear, straightforward conversation rather than clinical language. Sessions focus on what is most useful in daily life, from managing symptoms to improving communication at work.

With more than four decades of experience, Pamela draws on a broad background of settings and populations. She practices in New York and uses her long-term experience to recognize patterns that can keep people stuck and to suggest manageable changes.

Pamela asks people to take the first step when they feel ready. She supports clients through the early, often difficult, stages of change and stays focused on practical goals and steady progress.

How Pamela’s approaches guide online therapy

Pamela uses client-centered therapy to focus conversations on the person and their goals. This approach means sessions start with what matters most to the client and build from there, helping with stress, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and career worries.

She also uses trauma-focused therapy when past events are part of current symptoms. That work helps people process difficult experiences and learn coping skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Pamela will ask about goals, history, and day-to-day challenges and then suggest methods that fit. She aims to collaborate so the plan feels realistic and aligned with the client’s needs and preferences.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the therapist’s biography does not list formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people have sessions from a quieter setting or avoid the need to be on camera if that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and coping strategies to work well in remote meetings, while keeping the focus on practical steps that improve day-to-day wellbeing.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stress Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily problemsFirst responder issues Isolation / loneliness Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

43+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Pamela address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and related issues such as compassion fatigue, ADHD, workplace problems, and parenting strain.

What is her general therapy style?

Sessions are client-centered with an emphasis on listening and tailoring the conversation to each person. The tone is practical and focused on usable strategies for daily life.

How much experience does she have?

Pamela has 43 years of professional experience working in social work and related settings.

What are her credentials and practice location?

She holds an LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.

Which languages are spoken during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.