Pam Grzech
LMSW
Compassionate client-centered trauma care
- Client-centered approach
- Trauma-focused therapy
- 30 years experience
About Pam
With 30 years of experience, she draws on a background that includes social work and nursing. That mix has given her experience in many settings, including hospice care where she supported people and families during difficult transitions. Those experiences shaped how she listens and what she pays attention to in sessions.
Pam helps people work through depression, anxiety, anger, sleeping problems, addictions, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, and she uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside other approaches to address those wounds. She works with parents who want guidance around behavior and family stress, and with people managing ADHD-related concerns.
Her style is collaborative. She asks about your goals and tailors the work to what you want. If you are unsure of your goals, she will help you identify them and set practical steps forward. She avoids giving pat answers and instead helps people test new ways of coping.
Pam holds a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University and practices in Michigan. She is a registered nurse in addition to her social work background, and she brings both perspectives into her clinical work.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Trauma-Focused Therapy zeroes in on the effects of traumatic events and focuses on processing those experiences so they cause less distress. It can help with persistent anxiety, flashbacks, and emotional shutdown that follow trauma. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and perspective, with the therapist offering nonjudgmental listening and support to help clarify what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.Choosing the right approach is a process Pam treats as collaborative. She will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and suggest which approaches to try. Goals, comfort with different methods, and real-life demands all shape that plan together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and letting people join from a convenient location. Some formats offer shorter check-ins or audio-only options that use less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule during a break at work. Therapists can adapt techniques from Trauma-Focused Therapy, CBT, and Client-Centered Therapy to work well in remote sessions, helping people practice new skills between meetings and track progress over time.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Licenses listed
- LMSW, Michigan6801059704
- NPI1144840752
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Pam commonly help with?
Pam works with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, anger, depression, anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered approach that starts with listening and identifying your goals. Sessions focus on collaboration rather than one-size-fits-all advice.
How much experience does she have?
Pam has 30 years of experience in social work and nursing, including hospice care and work with parents and children in mental health settings.
What credentials and region are associated with her practice?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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