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Pamela Goucher, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Pamela is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Pamela. View 83 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Arkansas and Tennessee

Recent reviews

Pamela has been an awesome and amazing therapist for the last four years. She really cares, understands me more than self and very compassionate spirit. I would recommend her to anyone wanting an honest therapist,

Reviewed November 2024

I continue to enjoy my sessions with Pamela as she's attentive, non-judgmental and offers insights to provide the best possible care for me.

Reviewed July 2024

More about Pamela

  • 37 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello! My name is Pam Goucher. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both Arkansas and Tennessee with over 30 years of experience working as a clinical therapist. I have experience in behavioral health and medical social work, so I have an understanding of the impact medical issues can have on someone's life. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, parenting and relationship issues. I have also worked with individuals who have experienced alcoholism/addictions. I am familiar with the 12-steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. I am most comfortable with a Christian approach, but I am accepting of and have worked with various religious beliefs and lifestyles including LGBTQ. I come from a military background as my father was a Vietnam vet and my son has completed 5 tours of duty in Iraq/Afghanistan. I am also a grandparent raising a grandchild. So as you can see, I am a fairly experienced, well- rounded person. I understand that sometimes life just happens and we need help making sense of it all!

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am open minded and accepting of others. I will not judge you or present as biased. My therapy style is eclectic, as I use whatever your unique and specific needs call for. I do tend to lean more towards cognitive-behavioral therapy though as I believe every situation provokes a thought--a thought a feeling-- which in turn produces an attitude or behavior. I also like to explore your family of origin issues as those early family dynamics do tend to influence who we are today.

I always start by reassuring my clients that they aren't crazy or weird...what you're feeling is normal for what you are experiencing right now. Anyone in your shoes would most likely be feeling the same way. It's okay and you're okay! We can figure it out together:)

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Military and veterans issues Mood disorders Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Pamela Goucher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124042833.

  • LCSW · Arkansas · 1528-C · Expires February 2026
  • LCSW · Tennessee · 1115 · Expires February 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Pamela Goucher

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

83 reviews

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Pamela has been an awesome and amazing therapist for the last four years. She really cares, understands me more than self and very compassionate spirit. I would recommend her to anyone wanting an honest therapist,

Reviewed November 2024

I continue to enjoy my sessions with Pamela as she's attentive, non-judgmental and offers insights to provide the best possible care for me.

Reviewed July 2024

Yes, an awesome individual that really understand my needs.

Reviewed April 2024

Pam is truly a God send. She has helped me in some of my darkest hours. Her expertise is enveloped in love, compassion, transparency, trustworthiness, & understanding. I have made many strides with her help & prayers. I am eternally grateful.

Reviewed July 2022

Pam is such a sweet soul who loves God and loves what she does to help others. I was in a really dark and scary place when I met her and with just one session she helped me find hope. She’s not perfect but she makes me laugh and helps to calm me down when I need it and she truly cares and that’s all I need.

Reviewed December 2021

Pam, she listens to me and my problems, she suggest different ways to adjust to my problems

Reviewed July 2021

She has been helping me identify when I think negatively and how my thinking patterns may not be healthy. She is also helping me realize my value and worth not only in Christ but also just in general. Through this counseling I have grown in confidence and am so proud of my progress.

Reviewed March 2021

Pam has been a great addition to my support system. Her outside perspective is giving me a lot of Emotional strength. I’m very grateful I found a counselor who understands at a price I am able to afford. Her advice and the resources she gives me are immensely helpful ☺️

Reviewed February 2021

I have just started but I am extremely pleased.

Reviewed November 2020

Pamela’s expertise is awesome. She listens, provides comfort and makes sure I’m taught the skills to handle my situation. She makes sure I’m comfortable before our session is finished now. I would recommend Pam to others needing a therapist.

Reviewed November 2023

I'm so grateful to work with Pamela on childhood abuse/neglect that continues to trigger anxiety and anger in my everyday life. I appreciate her insight and validation that I have suffered greatly. I look forward to resolving the past in order to live my best life and help others do the same.

Reviewed November 2023

If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be here right now. Thank you for understanding me & working so well with me!!

Reviewed August 2023

Pamela is an awesome listener, calm and really helps me a great deal. Yes, I would recommend her to my friends.

Reviewed April 2023

She is the best therapist ove ever had. She always makes you feel comfortable & wanted in this cruel world.

Reviewed April 2023

Pam is very compassionate, caring and willing to get down to the root of the problem. I appreciate everything she is trying to teach me.

Reviewed December 2022

Excellent therapist!!

Reviewed December 2022

I have been able to be with this therapist for almost 2 years. She has helped me tremendously understand my situation and giving me the tools to be able to deal with my current relationships.

Reviewed December 2022

Pam is one of the easiest people to talk to & she doesn't make you feel uncomfortable. She listens & actually tries to help you in a way that is easy for you. I have recommended her to many people.

Reviewed December 2022

I always feel great after talking to Pamela. She has helped me in so many ways, more than I knew I needed. Absolutely recommend.

Reviewed November 2022

I love having her as my therapist! She listens, offers advice and perspective and has been a godsend throughout this rough period. She's great!

Reviewed November 2022

I'm getting great support and advice from Pamela. We work very well together.

Reviewed November 2022

LOVE Pamela! Can not say enough good things about her!

Reviewed November 2022

I feel that having a therapist like Pamela has done a lot of good things for me. I’m able to express myself without feeling shame or guilt. I can be honest about what is happening in the present instead of holding this in my body. Pamela is compassionate, awesome listener and really a caring therapist. I hope to grow more with our sessions.

Reviewed August 2022

This amazing woman has helped me so much. I’ve only gotten started to see the amazing person I have the potential to be. She listens and she calms me down. She understands me and explains things to me. All in all she is a good woman and I made the right choice with picking her. I look forward to all the future sessions.

Reviewed August 2022

Pamela is so great! She helped me catch onto things by my second session that no one else had mentioned for years and it was SO helpful! I am very grateful for her and her expertise!

Reviewed July 2022

Great therapist! She is teaching me a lot!

Reviewed July 2022

I'm grateful for the ongoing support and understanding along my journey. Weekly sessions are a highlight for me.

Reviewed June 2022

She has been so wonderful listening to me and helping me understand my emotions. Therapy was something I was open to but unsure of what to expect and I've been pleasantly surprised at how much better I feel. She makes it easy to talk and open up and is very responsive!

Reviewed June 2022

My therapist gives me the tools to cope with an manage my life

Reviewed May 2022

Been seeing Pam for two years now. It's been quite the healing journey. Grateful.

Reviewed May 2022

Pamela is a great listener. She is very understanding and professional. She supports and encourages. Highly recommended.

Reviewed May 2022

I've only had two sessions, but my mind is always at ease whenever I finish talking to my counselor. She has been amazing. It feels like I'm talking to one of my friends every time we talk! I couldn't have asked for a better woman to counsel me.

Reviewed April 2022

She is an amazing therapist.she cares and really listens to what I am saying.

Reviewed April 2022

She has a way of re-grounding me when I get a little too lost in my thoughts and emotions. I really appreciate the effort she puts into me as a patient.

Reviewed April 2022

Very pleasant and attentive! She makes me feel heard and understood!

Reviewed March 2022

Pamela is a well qualified therapist and listens to my concerns every single time. She doesn’t judge or criticize instead offers advice that is very useful to me.

Reviewed February 2022

My therapist is very supportive and understanding

Reviewed January 2022

I feel very comfortable working with Pamela Goucher!

Reviewed December 2021

It's wonderful to have Pam to help me on my journey of healing and mending myself through the many transitions I'm processing. I'm very grateful for our relationship. I highly recommend her and her expertise for others.

Reviewed December 2021

Pamela Goucher has been extremely supportive and patient. She's given me extra momentum to schedule further appointments despite my resistance. 5 stars all the way

Reviewed November 2021

Pamela is definitely a safe space for me. I feel like I can honestly fully open up without judgement and I have improved greatly with my anxiety and paranoia.

Reviewed November 2021

I really appreciate how easy it is to speak to her about what is on my mind and she is a great listener. Also she has lots of insight on what I am experiencing and feeling.

Reviewed November 2021

She is truly a Godsend. Pam has a great memory and really cares because she is able to follow very complicated situations and discussions. She can weed through all of the conversations and really understand what’s going on. She’s so empathetic and is able to clearly communicate what’s going on and what to do. I am so thankful I got matched with Pam! She’s doing Heaven’s work.

Reviewed November 2021

My counselor exceeds my expectations. I feel like she helps me cope through difficult situations and helps me learn the tools that I need to improve my life. I truly appreciate her compassion, empathy and that she shows up each time and is my biggest cheerleader. Her experience and wisdom are invaluable

Reviewed November 2021

Pamela is absolutely amazing, she has sincerely helped me and is always supportive. One of the best decisions I’ve made was to join Better Help, and I’m so happy and blessed Pamela is my counselor.

Reviewed September 2021

Pam has been such a significant source of support during some of the most difficult life seasons. I am endlessly grateful for her and for Betterhelp!

Reviewed August 2021

I feel like I’m taken care of in the best way possible! Pam listens to my concerns and helps me work through things.

Reviewed August 2021

Pamela is great! I am back after not having seen her and I definitely missed having our sessions! She is a great listener and will give you advice that I'd pertinent to your situation, not just generalized information.

Reviewed August 2021

A mental health Ninja. End of. BPD, PTSD, and a number of you there issues I'm trying to work through. Pam listens, and when she is ASKED (I wish I could underline that!!!) Gives solid advice. Incredible lady. Eve no better Therapist.

Reviewed July 2021

She really cares about her clients.

Reviewed June 2021

She helps me improve my life!

Reviewed June 2021

My work with Pamela Goucher is at the one year mark and I'm so very thankful for the past year with her to help me on my journey.

Reviewed June 2021

Pam has been a real blessing the last sixteen months as my therapist. Pam is kind, understanding, compassionate and helpful right before the pandemic. Pam answers my messages in a timely manner. I recommend BetterHelp for your mental health needs. I recommend Pam as your therapist for all your needs.

Reviewed May 2021

She was so patient with me until I was ready to really work on my issues. She never pressured me in any way.

Reviewed April 2021

10/10

Reviewed April 2021

Pamela has saved me in more ways than I can describe & grateful doesn’t even begin to explain how I feel about her counseling, she’s changed my life.

Reviewed February 2021

Great relationship and communication and support with Pamela Goucher.

Reviewed February 2021

She’s been a great deal of help with helping me cope from stress management, to children and many aspects of life.

Reviewed January 2021

She is amazing, helpful, and insightful.

Reviewed November 2020

Although I’ve only had a few short sessions with Pamela, she has really taught me a lot about my own mindfulness. She is encouraging, helpful, a good listener, and supportive. She makes you feel understood even if you don’t understand yourself. I am definitely continuing with Pamela for many more sessions.

Reviewed November 2020

Pamela is by far the best therapist i’ve had, she’s sweet and makes me feel like she really is listening to what i have to say. My mental health has gotten better since signing up for betterhelp and i owe it to Pamela!!

Reviewed November 2020

Going through a rough time in life, and Pam has been... Just amazing. Not only has she listened and helped me, but she also tells me what I NEED to hear, not just what I want. I have so much respect for this woman; her compassion, and understanding are depthless and she has a real understanding of Mental Health. 10/10. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would Recommend.

Reviewed November 2020

She’s very professional but she helps me in a way that’s designed for me. Not like a standard counselor who just says things without reading into you. I’m glad I’ve met her.

Reviewed September 2020

She is empathetic and has great listening skills to be able to help me reach my goals. Empathy. She communicates effectively and critically thinks of ways for me to improve my situations. I appreciate the alliance.

Reviewed September 2020

Pam helped me and my wife strengthen our relationship, both in terms of romance & communication. She listens and understands without laying judgement.

Reviewed September 2020

Pamela is amazing. She has helped me discover so much about myself and my family and friends that I was unable to uncover on my own. I would recommend her to anyone, and I've recommended betterhelp to a handful of people based on my experiences so far with Pamela.

Reviewed July 2020

I would recommend Ms. Goucher to anyone in need of a compassionate/friendly ear. I have every confidence she’s has the expertise and empathy needed in order to help me succeed in my mental health journey.

Reviewed July 2020

I was nervous about finding a new person to talk to, as I have had therapists I did not mesh well with in the past. I am very thankful I was matched with Mrs Pam. She is kind, easy to talk to, and I look forward to our future sessions!

Reviewed July 2020

She's great!

Reviewed June 2020

Pamela is very caring, understanding, patient and helpful. Thank you for all you do.

Reviewed June 2020

Pamela has been very good in our session. I truly appreciate her voice in my situations.

Reviewed June 2020

She has helped me think more positively and keep me focused!

Reviewed June 2020

Ms Pam has been incredible for my family! She is helping us navigate through some very difficult waters. I trust her expertise and appreciate her empathy for our situation and how well she juggles all of it at one time.

Reviewed May 2020

Pamela is extremely insightful and really makes me feel seen and heard. Thank you Pamela!

Reviewed May 2020

Mrs. Pamela is God sent from heaven. In my mind Mrs. Pamela cares about anyone she counsels now. She has really helped me in the short time I been under her care. Mrs. Pamela has given me some great advice in order I don’t allow past experiences to eat me alive. I got to continue sharing so this experience will finally help me heal some dark secrets. I really appreciate her knowledge and understanding of the 50 plus years of abuse.

Reviewed April 2020

Pamela is awesome! I was really going through a hard time and felt like there was no way out (of course that was my anxiety talking). She helped to explain things, slowly and clearly, and it has made me feel like I am more than just a number to someone. She really helped me to begin to regain control when I was spinning out.

Reviewed April 2020

I absolutely adore Pamela! We just had our second session. She is easy to talk to, very nonjudgmental, and it helps to have someone other than my friends or family to speak to!!

Reviewed April 2020

Pamela has been extremely insightful to my needs and situation. She’s also very kind and courteous. She’s available anytime I need.

Reviewed April 2020

Best choice I’ve made.

Reviewed April 2020

Through the two sessions I have had with Ms. Goucher, I have come to find that I am supported in the fight of my depression. It has helped me considerably as we all enter this time of crisis in the United States. I have been known to absorb tension in my family and a lot of this problem has increased my anxiety and my depression. Ms. Goucher has listened to me through all of it and I am in a much better place because of it.

Reviewed April 2020

I have been working with her for a few weeks now and I always feel validated and supported. She’s calm and understanding. I don’t feel like a client when I’m talking to her. She makes me feel like a human being. She is incredible and I highly recommend her for anyone looking for support and guidance.

Reviewed March 2020

She’s a wonderful person and pushes me to get better but also helps me through it. If I’m ever going through something she’s there for me in a timely manner and I’m so glad I found her.

Reviewed March 2020

Pamela has been wonderful! She is repspobsicw and knowledgeable about my situation and provides helpful tips, worksheets and processes. I have felt extremely comfortable speaking with her about all aspects of life. I am extremely grateful for her at this time in my life!

Reviewed March 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Pamela Goucher offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Pamela Goucher works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Pamela Goucher speak?

Pamela Goucher speaks English.

How many years of experience does Pamela Goucher have?

Pamela Goucher has 37 years of experience.

Where is Pamela Goucher licensed to practice?

Pamela Goucher is licensed to practice in Arkansas and Tennessee.

Does Pamela Goucher accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Pamela Goucher does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Pamela Goucher offer?

Pamela Goucher offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Pamela Goucher?

Pamela Goucher can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Pamela Goucher?

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