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Pamela O'Brien, LCSW

Indiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting and families
  • Trauma and grief

About Pamela O'Brien

Pamela O'Brien is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with more than 30 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people facing stress and anxiety, parenting challenges, anger management, and depression, offering steady support through difficult life transitions.

Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversation and treatment to each individual's circumstances. Pamela draws on a range of clinical methods to create a plan tailored to the needs, values, and goals of the person she is working with.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, she provides a steady, empathetic presence as clients take initial and ongoing steps toward a more satisfying life. Pamela aims to meet people where they are, listening carefully and shaping treatment in a collaborative way so each client can pursue growth at their own pace.

With a long history in the field and a commitment to personalized care, Pamela focuses on building trusting working relationships that honor each client’s unique story and strengths.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Pamela O'Brien have?

Pamela O'Brien has 33 years of experience.

Is Pamela O'Brien a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IN LCSW 34005519A.

In which languages does Pamela O'Brien provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Pamela O'Brien located?

Pamela O'Brien is located in Indiana.

How can I work with Pamela O'Brien as my therapist?

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

Does Pamela O'Brien work with international clients?

No. Pamela O'Brien does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Pamela O'Brien cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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 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 Adapted for Online Care

Pamela commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ACT helps people clarify what matters most to them and build actions that align with those values while learning to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing an accepting, empathetic environment where the client’s perspective guides the pace and direction of work, useful for relationship, identity, and life transition concerns. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties.

Pamela approaches selection of methods collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process. She works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and challenges and then adapts techniques so the work feels helpful and manageable.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent therapy around busy schedules or mobility limitations. These options offer flexibility in timing and format, allowing clients to maintain continuity of care and engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily life.

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