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Pamela DiGangi

Pamela DiGangi

LMHC

Therapist · New York · 36+ years of experience

Calm, practical counseling for everyday struggles

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  • Goal oriented
  • Skill focused
  • Respectful support

About Pamela

Pamela DiGangi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 36 years of experience. She helps people who feel stuck and want clearer steps forward. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at everyday problems like stress, anxiety, anger, and changes at home or work.

She blends several therapy methods to meet individual needs. Pamela focuses on setting clear goals, noticing unhelpful self-talk, and learning skills to handle difficult moments. Sessions often address parenting challenges, family tensions, grief, and issues related to attention and mood.

Before private practice, Pamela spent 32 years as a school counselor in a suburban New York district. She also provided family and couples counseling at a local family support center. Those roles shaped her interest in practical strategies that people can use right away.

In sessions, she invites people to describe what matters most and works with them to build small, manageable changes. She uses mindfulness and cognitive tools alongside client-centered listening to help people interrupt negative patterns and try new behaviors.

Pamela emphasizes respect and the inherent worth of each person. Her aim is to help clients make choices that lead to healthier routines and more satisfying relationships. People who want straightforward guidance and skill-based work may find her approach appealing.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

36+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How Pamela’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to what each person says. It helps people gain clarity, feel heard, and decide what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, anger, and depressive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple exercises to increase awareness of the present moment and reduce reactivity to stressors.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they set aims, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works in day-to-day life.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current session options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when time is limited. Online meetings also make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes while still working on skills such as stress management, anger regulation, and better communication.

At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
36+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (New York)
LMHC · No. 002025-1
NPI
1083232540

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems are commonly addressed?

Pamela works with issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, and workplace difficulties.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style mixes client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

How much experience does she have?

She has 36 years of experience, including long work as a school counselor and time providing family and couples counseling at a community support center.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York, and practices in New York state.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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