Pamela Tanis, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Pamela!

My approach is warm, compassionate, and supportive. I hold a safe space for clients to express themselves as they work through challenges.

My focus

I work with teens and adults on depression, Bipolar, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, relationship issues, parenting, trauma, anger, addiction, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause.

My approach

My approach is to walk alongside clients and help them navigate through the difficult parts of life. Building trust and rapport is key to a therapeutic relationship, and going at the pace a client feels comfortable opening up. I tend to use a blend of Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT).

My communication style

I believe in being transparent, at times thinking out loud as we work through challenges you're experiencing. I'm a visual teacher to better explain solutions. I hold a safe space for you to express yourself and offer warmth and support.

My journey to mental healthcare

I am a mother of 2, wife of a spouse who retired from law enforcement, and I love to exercise, try my hand at gardening, travel, and learn. I became a therapist because I enjoy listening to others' experiences and helping them work through challenges they encounter. I feel joy when I can come alongside someone and help lift the burdens they carry.

My goals for you

I work with clients from the beginning to set goals for therapy and give direction to our sessions.

Our first session

The first session is about telling your story and what brings you into therapy to help me better understand how I can be supportive.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Reality Therapy

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Focus populations

Police/Fire/First Responders

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) from Western Seminary.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Pamela Tanis