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Pamela Gerdes, LPC

Idaho LPC supporting trauma and family healing
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Parenting and families
  • Faith-based counseling

About Pamela Gerdes

Pamela Gerdes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho with 10 years of professional experience supporting people as they pursue healing and greater wholeness. She works with individuals and families facing trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, motivation concerns, anxiety, depression, and other life transitions. Pamela also brings focused experience with foster and adoptive families and integrates insight from her own role as a foster and adoptive mother when partnering with caregivers.

For clients who want a faith-informed approach, Pamela offers counseling from a Christian and Biblically based perspective while also attending to pain that can come from church-related experiences. Her therapeutic stance centers the person as the expert of their own story - she aims to meet people where they are and to create an open, nonjudgmental space for exploring thoughts and feelings. Pamela uses a strengths-based framework and draws on a range of clinical methods, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, to help clients make forward movement in the directions they choose.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Pamela Gerdes have?

Pamela Gerdes has 10 years of professional experience.

Is Pamela Gerdes a licensed therapist?

Yes. Pamela holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: ID LPC LPC-6130.

In which languages does Pamela Gerdes provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Pamela Gerdes located?

Pamela is located in Idaho.

How can I work with Pamela Gerdes as my therapist?

You can work with Pamela Gerdes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Pamela Gerdes work with international clients?

Pamela Gerdes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Pamela Gerdes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people consider online therapy because it offers a practical way to address common concerns. For issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, working with a therapist remotely can be an effective option and may meet the needs of many individuals.

One of the main advantages is flexibility - people can connect in the format that works best for them, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity during transitions or when in-person visits are difficult.

Licensed professionals provide therapy through these remote methods, and if someone feels a different fit is needed they typically have the option to switch to another therapist. For many, online therapy provides a convenient and accessible path to consistent support and meaningful progress.

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