Therapist profile
Pam Biggs-Reed, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Addictions and Codependency
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- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Indiana / 39000779A; LMHC, Florida / MH18177
- NPI
- 1306066774
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Client-centered listening
- CBT for thoughts and behavior
- Solution-focused goals
About Pam
Pam Biggs-Reed is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of experience, licensed in Indiana and Florida. She works with adults who are managing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and codependency concerns. She also supports people facing parenting stress, caregiving strain, ADHD, and major life changes.
Pam focuses on clear, practical steps rather than abstract theories. Sessions look at what feels stuck, identify small changes, and build a plan for action. She uses client-centered methods to listen closely and cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
People who are living around someone else’s drinking or chronic crises will find her familiar with addiction-related dynamics. She has long experience helping people who love someone with substance issues or who want healthier boundaries. Work can include looking at family of origin patterns and communication problems.
Her approach also brings in solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and measure progress. For trauma and abuse concerns she applies trauma-focused methods aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented.
Pam draws on decades of front-line clinical work with individuals and families. She aims to help clients develop concrete coping skills for anger, emptiness, and low self-esteem, and to put practical boundaries in place. People who keep putting others first and feel depleted can expect direct, steady support toward clearer choices.
How sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on careful listening and reflection. The therapist follows the person’s lead, clarifies what matters most, and helps the client name priorities. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and to sort through complicated feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns like rumination or avoidance. CBT is useful for people wanting concrete tools and homework between sessions.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on immediate steps and measurable progress. Sessions set short-term goals, identify small changes, and track what works. This approach can help people who want forward movement without long delays.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and current needs and will collaborate with the client to pick approaches that fit. That decision is revisited as work progresses.
Confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about scheduling that fits work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and boundary issues?
Yes. She works with people who struggle to say no, set limits, and stop putting others first.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral work and solution-focused steps to set goals and change habits.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of experience working with adults and families on issues like trauma, addiction, and depression.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and Florida and practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.