Pamela Graham

My communication style

I am more casual than some; I blend coaching and therapy most of the time. I prefer plain language over clinical jargon. I am very southern and stereotypical when it comes to my use of metaphors and general southern phrases to explore topics and ideas. I use humor whenever possible. I am direct and love feedback.

My journey to mental healthcare

After stumbling into social work, I fell straight into being a therapist. As a therapist, I am allowed to put the phrase "think global, act local" into action by working with one person at a time to change our daily human experience to increase empathy, awareness, and acceptance.

My goals for you

The first step is knowing what is going on; we start by noticing what we currently do and gathering data to determine what changes, shifts, or experiences are desired. Knowing these goals are not written in stone and don't have to be 100% met for a client to feel better is essential.

Our first session

I try and set a realistic expectation of what therapy with me is like. I ask, "What led you to start therapy? What's the thing that really made you think this would be helpful?" Then I get nosey and ask all the socially inappropriate questions. You don't have to answer, but I'll still ask because it's my job.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Agnostic, Atheist, Unitarian Universalism