Pamela Phipps, LPC - Therapist in Mississippi

CBT techniques
DBT skills
Trauma support

About Pamela

Pamela Phipps is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with five years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Pamela has particular experience supporting veterans and people affected by homelessness and incarceration.

Before becoming an LPC she spent time working with at-risk populations, including homeless veterans, people struggling with substance use, and incarcerated men. That work included crisis counseling and support for serious mental illness, self-injury, antisocial personality concerns, and trauma. She also has practice helping people manage grief, relationship strain, and difficult life transitions.

Pamela uses an eclectic approach drawn from several methods. She often integrates client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior tools, existential perspectives, and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions move at a practical pace and focus on goals the client identifies.

Her style centers on building trust and working together to create a clear plan. Clients can expect a mix of skill-building, problem solving, and reflection depending on their goals. Pamela emphasizes collaboration so people know what to expect from session to session.

She works in English and serves adults in Mississippi. Prospective clients are encouraged to follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Pamela integrates clinical approaches for online work

Pamela commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in her practice. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a working relationship while centering the person's goals. CBT looks at unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaches practical strategies to change behaviors and reduce distress. DBT adds concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication which can help when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Pamela treats it as a collaborative decision. She will discuss goals and preferences with each person and then suggest which methods to try first. Sessions can shift over time based on what is helpful and what the client wants to focus on.

Session formats are not specified in her biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people try therapy without rearranging their whole day, and Pamela will work with clients to shape session length and focus around their needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problems Control issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Life purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Mississippi

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered work with CBT and DBT elements to set and pursue clear goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of counseling experience, including work with homeless veterans, people with addiction, and incarcerated adults.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin therapy?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.