Pamela Poindexter, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Pamela Poindexter

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Behavioral Problems

Dual Diagnosis

Alcoholism

Bipolar Disorder

Life Transition

Anxiety

Codependency

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Pamela Poindexter

Hi there, I'm Pamela! Greetings! My name is Pam Poindexter, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Long Beach, CA. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. I enjoy assisting adults to reclaim hope and meaning, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, change addictive patterns, navigate relationship challenges, and manage life transitions by combining empowering strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. My approach I strive to form a therapeutic partnership that helps clients focus on their unique wisdom and resilience, and determine their own needs, barriers, and options. Our alliance provides clients with alternative strategies, resources, and ongoing support that result in enhanced personal agency and effective change. I use an eclectic approach with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. My focus Due to increasing reliance on ourselves, many individuals carry burdens and stressors alone, resulting in anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, and difficulty navigating life transitions. I help adults understand how trauma and emotional, physical, and psychological wounds have impacted their lives and encourage implementing a wider range of coping skills so they may embrace their authenticity and find deeper meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. My communication style It is important to me to create an atmosphere of safety and support where clients can show up with their true selves. My communication style combines passion, enthusiasm, and an irreverent sense of humor that connects with clients and offers respect, warmth, empathy, nonjudgment, and appreciation of their diverse life experience.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

California State University, Long Beach, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1184284408

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What practice does Pamela Poindexter work with?

Pamela Poindexter works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

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Pamela Poindexter frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Pamela Poindexter on their profile.