Teletherapy for Philadelphia, PA

Maybe you’ve been depressed, anxious, or feeling bad about yourself. Maybe you’re tired of these struggles, and want to get to the roots of these feelings, so you can heal. Often present symptoms are built on traumatic past experiences, the feelings associated, and the narratives and strategies that you created to make sense of it all. I believe healing comes when you examine these experiences, feel the feelings in a safe, caring environment, and view these experiences in a fresh, more accurate, more compassionate light. You can then rewrite the narratives that have held you back, and try out all sorts of new things in your life.

You feel like you are stuck in some way, that you could be doing better or even that you could be doing more. You want to learn effective strategies/skills, break the cycles you’re in, make profound insights, and improve your life and relationships. Together, we’ll explore your sense of self, your relationships, personal aspirations, life stressors, goals and more. We’ll uncover your patterns of behavior and create a deeper understanding of who you are and what you value. If needed, I’ll educate you on the therapy process and set the stage so that you can understand how I can best support you. (PS. I promise to be responsive.)

My clients are dreaming of a better world but feel stuck in a world that is causing them great pain. They are passionate about change, both for themself and for the world around them, but might not know where or how to start. If this sounds like you, I want to offer you support in figuring out what change can even look like and how to reach towards it. I can't offer you "the answers" but I can offer you my belief in your ability to change yourself and your world, if you choose it. I view this change process as starting with self, connecting with community, and finally engaging in systems change.

Relationships are my expertise area, especially issues of broken trust, poor communication, intimacy and addiction. While there is no "perfect partner", intimate partnerships should be a source of joy, safety and support. Whether you are dating or engaged, married or contemplating divorce, "straight" or LGBTQIA, monogamous or poly, kinky or vanilla, in your 30's or retirement, you CAN feel understood by one another and have deep, joyful connection! With over 35 years of experience, my deep toolbox is full of skills and concepts that will move you forward together. (Couples sessions are 90 minutes; Individual 45 or 60 minutes).

Hi, thank you for visiting my page. If you're looking for solutions for anxiety, depression, anger management, irritability, interpersonal problems, and emotional regulation - you're in the right place. Clients deserve treatment that they can trust will be effective, accessible and goal-oriented. I am committed to providing therapeutic solutions that are anchored in research and deemed most effective for improving your quality of life. Together, we will figure out your goals and we will work actively to accomplish them. I will guide, coach and support you as you learn and practice the skills that can help you find peace.

Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you having substance use problems? Are you having trouble with your identity? Difficulty managing emotions? Making changes can be overwhelming, but I am here to guide you through this journey. I will listen and give feedback. We will practice going over different types of techniques in order to improve your daily life and to reach your goals. This is a safe space that is nonjudgmental where you can feel comfortable to be who you are.

You’re overwhelmed and confused about sex and stuck in a lose-lose situation where you’re stressed if you try to have sex and feel guilty if you avoid it. You want to get out of this cycle because you feel bad saying no but honestly aren't very interested. You're feeling a LOT of sexpectations right now. But it’s not that you don’t want to have sex, it’s that you want to WANT to have sex. And how do you explain that?! All of this is infuriating because you love your partner and have a great relationship, but you can’t seem to figure this out even though you've tried ALL the things.

At the crossroads of our mental wellness journey are challenging questions: Am I enough? Am I too much? Am I in? or Am I out? When will I be home? The Jackfruit Project seeks to cultivate resilience, connection, and mutuality among gay/bisexual and queer men seeking to find their true north to take committed action in their lives. The Jackfruit Project is staffed queer identified clinicians dedicated to helping folx heal from unresolved hurts. We have lived and professional experiences in the LGBTQIA community and are dedicated to providing gay, queer, bi men a space to find integration and access to their whole selves.

Accepting new clients! My clients often struggle with symptoms such as recurring negative patterns in their life, anxiety, depression, anger, overwhelm, relationship issues, problematic family dynamics, trouble getting new habits to stick, compulsively using external things to feel better (i.e. work, people, alcohol), pain, headaches, and more. Through a mixture of talk therapy and body centered approaches, we will explore sources of trauma and healing with curiosity.

At Experiencing Eden, we realize how hard life can be and how difficult it can be to overcome pain from the past, current circumstances, and the uncertainties of the future. Contact us today and let's assess your needs, develop goals together and work towards inner healing and true transformation.

If you find yourself looking for therapy, I already know you have tried everything. Stop here and let me support you with the solutions and answers to your internal and external conflicts. You really are that powerful...use me to unlock the powers within!

TESTIMONIAL. Prior to meeting Pamela Goffman I was desperately seeking a psychotherapist who could help me with my deep depression and feelings of emptiness and loneliness. For a period of five years I counseled with four different therapists to seek peace in my life. My life was a mess during my five year search, I had hit rock bottom. It had to be divine intervention that lead me to Pamela Goffman. While the four previous therapists talked me through my immediate issue(s), Pamela quickly identified the core of my pain and we began our journey of healing together.

Being a human comes with all sorts of challenging and rewarding experiences. Sometimes, those experiences are overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally exhausting. I believe that people are resilient and have the ability for change. My approach to therapy is collaborative, with a focus on self-exploration, increasing insight, and empowering a person to be the best version of themselves.

We all deserve wholeness. Sometimes our relationships can hurt us, sometimes trauma harms us, and the very act of living in this world can cause pain and suffering. And sometimes we are trying the best we can to cope and survive. Reclaiming wholeness and healing is possible. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have expertise in treating a wide range of mental health concerns and in supporting individuals, couples, and families. I approach therapy from a place that affirms and honors your whole self. I will empower you and hold space for you as you reclaim what has been taken, learn to listen to your own voice, and begin to heal.

Finding the right therapist can be intimidating. My goal is to make the therapy process welcoming and transparent. I work particularly well with people who've been told they are "too sensitive" or who identify as Highly Sensitive People. My talent lies in treating anxiety, trauma, and attachment/relationship wounds, as well as self-esteem. I support those who care for their communities: healers, caregivers, artists or those with creative practices, and activists. I've worked with ages 3-90 across class, race, gender, sexual orientation, & health status. Together, we can explore hard topics with sensitivity and humor.

I am the Director of the Center for Healthier Relationships, Individuals & Sexualities. I have an amazing team of therapists, from low fee interns to therapists with years of experience. The team specializes in working with LGBTQ+ populations and is compromised of members of the community. The team has a variety of specialities, including sex therapy, addiction, behavioral modification, couples intimacy concerns, and increasing effective communication.

Do you have unresolved issues with yourself, in your relationship, or within your family? You are not alone, and you do not need to suffer. I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationships and more. I will help you heal old wounds, form secure attachments, and develop effective ways of managing your thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Through my personal and professional life experience I have been fortunate enough to support members of the LGBTQIA+ Community. A community I continue to learn how to navigate personally. I aim to create an affirming space for folx in search of identity exploration, building a chosen family, and learning “where to go next?” I have grown my network of support in Philadelphia to provide the best referral source for those in search of gender affirming healthcare and organizations. Also, I am Certified in EXRP through CBI to support alleviation in distress with OCD. I receive consultation through Rogers and CBI.

I have been a clinical psychologist for over 40 years and have assisted people with a wide range of human concerns: depression, anxiety, fear, trauma, relationships, and the ordinary challenges in life's journey. My experience as a child therapist has been useful in supporting parents and grandparents. Whether people seek to know themselves better or are troubled by life's circumstances, our work together is to create the changes sought, and, in the process, make the necessary choices to attain self-sufficiency through emotional understanding and independence; substituting a healthy curiosity for shame, self-judgment and guilt.