Pamela Gilley, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 19 years in practice

Pamela Gilley is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience practicing in Florida.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW20497 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1851001473 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 19
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check any license with the state board and any NPI with the national registry.

About Pamela

Pamela Gilley is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience practicing in Florida. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and LGBT-related concerns. Pamela encourages clients to use their own strengths as the basis for change and offers steady support during difficult transitions.

Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She listens first and helps people make sense of what they are facing.

Background and approach

Pamela works with issues such as relationship strain, intimacy-related concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Pamela uses practical strategies drawn from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior ideas to help people manage symptoms and build new habits.

She also draws on emotionally-focused work and principles from the Gottman Method when relationships are a focus. Sessions aim to be collaborative and skills-focused, with a mix of problem-solving and emotional processing. People who prefer a calm, direct style often find her approach helpful.

Pamela helps parents, professionals, and those in high-stress roles think through options and practical steps. She has a special interest in first responder issues, gender dysphoria concerns, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationship dynamics. Sessions are offered in English and take place online using video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Pamela uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Pamela lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
First responder issues
Gender dysphoria
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Approaches Pamela names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.

Online support

How Pamela blends evidence-based methods for online care

Client-centered therapy starts from the client's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps you shape goals that matter. This approach is useful when someone wants to be heard and guided without a preset agenda.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress because it offers practical exercises and clear steps to try between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships. It can be helpful for people who need concrete tools to reduce reactivity and handle intense feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Pamela will discuss goals and preferences and help choose which methods to prioritize. She adapts techniques to each person rather than following a single plan, so sessions stay relevant to your needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility and several ways to connect. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat or text messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflections, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while using methods that match your goals and pace.

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Pamela address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and LGBT-related issues. Additional focuses include addiction, trauma, intimacy-related concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and direct. She listens first, then works with clients to build practical skills and process emotions.

What is her professional background?

Pamela has 19 years of professional work experience in social work and related practice areas.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and practices with clients located in that region.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Pamela?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are used?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to availability.

Is this your profile?

Ask us to correct details or take the page down.