Pamela Truesdale, L.A.P.C.
Education/Training:
Pam earned a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences from Western International University in 2011. She earned a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling from Capella University in 2018. Pam is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and is under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Supervisor at Christian Counseling Associates. She holds the following license:
- Licensed Associate Professional Counselor – State of Pennsylvania
Background:
Pam has several years of counseling experience in the following settings:
- Community Mental Health
- Department of Corrections Counselor
- Ministry Setting
Areas of Specialty:
Pam is skilled at working with adolescents and adults and is trained to work with most areas of clinical disorder. Clinically, she employs a faith-based approach using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She has experience working with clients in the following areas:
- Addiction
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- Marital and Premarital Counseling
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Substance Abuse
- Trauma and PTSD
- Thinking Disorders
- Women’s Issues
Pam integrates Faith-Based Counseling by incorporating biblical principles and prayer in each session. She is the lead pastor at her church.