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Pamela Blanks

Therapist
30 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe it's important to meet you exactly where you are, walk alongside you as we work through challenges together, and support the meaningful changes you're hoping to make in your life. My practice focuses on helping individuals navigate work-related stress, depression, anxiety, grief, marital and relationship discord, and life adjustments. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with a wide range of people — different ages, backgrounds, and walks of life — including military personnel. Whatever you're carrying, I want you to know there's room for it here, and you don't have to face it alone.

My approach to therapy

My goal is to build a genuine therapeutic partnership with you, one where we create and put into action solutions that actually fit your life. My approach is strength-based, culturally competent, adaptable, and solution-focused — I want to understand what makes you you, and tailor our work together accordingly. I truly believe healing and transformation don't stop when a session ends; they continue as you take the tools and strategies we build together and apply them to your everyday life.

What you can expect from me

Think of our first session as the beginning of a conversation, not an interview. We'll take the time to get to know each other, and I'll listen closely to what's bringing you in and what you're hoping will feel different. From there, we'll start shaping a path forward together, at a pace that feels right for you. My hope is that you leave that first session feeling heard, and with a sense that therapy can be the start of a fully engaged life, equipped with the skills you need to work toward lasting, optimal health.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    30 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Wayne State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina), LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Priority Health

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English