Pamela Shultz, LPC - Therapist in Louisiana

Focus on recovery
Practical coping skills
Client-centered care

About Pamela

Pamela Shultz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Navy veteran who supports adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and major life changes. She draws on personal and professional experience to offer calm, practical help for people feeling overwhelmed.

Pamela focuses on substance use and recovery, helping people recognize patterns that keep them stuck. She works on emotional regulation and building everyday skills that support long-term stability. Sessions aim for clear steps and real changes rather than only talking about problems.

Her style is straightforward and client-centered. She listens first, then tailors tools and strategies to each person’s needs. That can include learning ways to manage anxiety, practicing new communication habits, or developing a plan to handle big life transitions.

She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and find practical alternatives. Mindfulness methods are offered to help with stress and grounding in difficult moments. Motivational interviewing can help people weigh choices and find internal reasons to change.

Pamela brings three years of counseling experience in Louisiana to her work and combines life experience as a parent and veteran with clinical skills. People seeking help with coping after a disaster or adjusting to sudden life shifts may find focused, practical support here. To confirm how sessions are scheduled and delivered, prospective clients should check current options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people clarify what matters and set realistic goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact, and teaches practical steps to challenge unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Existential Therapy helps people consider values, meaning, and choices when facing big life transitions or loss.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Pamela will work with each person to try methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on what helps most, so sessions stay focused and useful.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow people to use techniques learned in sessions right away in their daily routines. Ask about scheduling and format details when you set up the first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Louisiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She works with adults around stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, parenting issues, and coping with life changes, including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is Pamela's therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then helps select strategies that fit each person's goals and daily life.

What experience does she have?

Pamela has three years of counseling experience and brings personal perspective as a Navy veteran and parent to her clinical work.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Louisiana.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing or cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counselor?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.