Dr. Pamela Kayanan, LPC, LMFT
Experienced Virginia counselor for trauma and addiction
- Trauma and PTSD care
- Addiction and family expertise
- 25 years clinical experience
About Dr. Pamela Kayanan
Dr. Pamela Kayanan has practiced as a licensed mental health counselor in Virginia for 25 years, bringing extensive experience in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She holds an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and earned a PhD in Counseling and Education, reflecting advanced training in clinical care and education.
Her work emphasizes helping people recover from post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related conditions, and she has supported veterans through programs such as Ponies North in Las Vegas. Dr. Kayanan treats a wide range of addictive behaviors, including substance misuse, alcoholism, medication misuse, workaholism, and exercise addiction. She has substantial experience with adolescents and their families, supporting parents who are navigating teen addiction and other adolescent challenges.
She has also worked with professionals across fields - including doctors, nurses, police officers, and executives - and addresses mood and anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder, body dysmorphia, and generalized anxiety disorder. Her practice includes care for couples, families, and individuals facing relationship, parenting, attachment, and abandonment concerns, as well as issues related to divorce, domestic violence, and caregiver stress.
Dr. Kayanan integrates evidence-informed methods into her work, drawing on cognitive-behavioral approaches, client-centered techniques, solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and neuro-linguistic programming to support change. She frames therapy as a collaborative partnership in which she offers expertise on change while the individual remains the expert on their own life. Her book, "Teenland: A Parent's Guide to Navigating the World of Adolescence," is available directly from her.
Her work emphasizes helping people recover from post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related conditions, and she has supported veterans through programs such as Ponies North in Las Vegas. Dr. Kayanan treats a wide range of addictive behaviors, including substance misuse, alcoholism, medication misuse, workaholism, and exercise addiction. She has substantial experience with adolescents and their families, supporting parents who are navigating teen addiction and other adolescent challenges.
She has also worked with professionals across fields - including doctors, nurses, police officers, and executives - and addresses mood and anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder, body dysmorphia, and generalized anxiety disorder. Her practice includes care for couples, families, and individuals facing relationship, parenting, attachment, and abandonment concerns, as well as issues related to divorce, domestic violence, and caregiver stress.
Dr. Kayanan integrates evidence-informed methods into her work, drawing on cognitive-behavioral approaches, client-centered techniques, solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and neuro-linguistic programming to support change. She frames therapy as a collaborative partnership in which she offers expertise on change while the individual remains the expert on their own life. Her book, "Teenland: A Parent's Guide to Navigating the World of Adolescence," is available directly from her.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Pamela Kayanan have?
Dr. Pamela Kayanan has 25 years of experience.
Is Dr. Pamela Kayanan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LMFT. Her Virginia licenses are VA LPC 0701003183 and VA LMFT 0717001073.
In which languages does Dr. Pamela Kayanan provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Pamela Kayanan located?
She is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Dr. Pamela Kayanan as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Pamela Kayanan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Pamela Kayanan work with international clients?
Yes. Dr. Pamela Kayanan works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Pamela Kayanan 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Pamela Kayanan
Dr. Kayanan uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and perspectives guide the work - this approach helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding, and strengthen relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical, skills-based approach she uses, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often effective for anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is another method Dr. Kayanan employs to support people who are ambivalent about change - it helps increase motivation and commitment when addressing addictions or other challenging behaviors.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Kayanan works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting techniques over time so the treatment fits the individual rather than the other way around. This partnership helps determine which evidence-informed strategies are the best match.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These flexible formats enable ongoing work between sessions and can support consistent progress while accommodating the practical demands of daily life.
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