Pamela  Goffman

Pamela Goffman

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Pennsylvania, Florida Accepting Online
Updated July 20, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Relationship issues
  • Abandonment issues
  • Attachment issues
  • Codependency
  • Couples counseling
  • Depression

Professional statement

Pamela Goffman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Trainer, Educator and Practitioner in Psychodrama (TEP), and a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist (CIRT). She holds licenses in Pennsylvania and Florida. She is a seasoned clinician and trainer, and brings over 25 years of experience and expertise to her practice, which is currently 100% via Telehealth. Clients typically engage Pamela’s services for relationship help, anxiety, depression, and making sense out of their lives. Pamela has achieved the highest level of certification by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy. She runs a weekly clinical Psychodrama group, and is a frequent presenter at clinical conferences both nationally and internationally.

Pamela works psychodynamically and experientially. As an experiential therapist, Pamela integrates action methods including Psychodrama and art. In her work with couples, she uses the Imago approach to teach couples how to communicate more deeply so they can move from conflict to connection. Uniting these approaches empowers couples to address earlier wounding, and allows them to reach deeper understanding of each other so they can co-heal. Pamela’s spontaneity and creativity adds a unique spin on the Imago approach.

Weekly Psychodrama group is by invitation. Psychodrama is a method for exploring our social world, our inner world and our spiritual world. We accomplish this all through enactments where we take roles and reverse roles. The theory is that we grow when we have more roles available to us. Participants gain tremendous insight, support and growth from this group.

Pamela is known for her warmth, humor and lucidity.


Message to clients

Welcome! When you join my practice you will be taking a courageous look to see how early unconscious wounds and the beliefs they engendered have tripped you up and kept you stuck in your life. I am passionate about helping you figure this out and find ways to change those beliefs that no longer serve you, and achieve real healing.

Clients may come to me for individual therapy, couple’s therapy, or family therapy. You would typically begin with one or more sessions a week and may step down over time. If appropriate, group therapy may be offered. It isn’t uncommon for clients who present for individual treatment to do some family sessions or move to couple’s work or vice versa.

Before our first session, you will be instructed to fill out some simple intake forms and return them electronically. We will meet on my HIPPA compliant zoom account and you will receive my invitation with link the morning of your session. All transactions are online and payment is via Zelle or Venmo. Our first sessions will include your history and reason(s) for seeking therapy at this time. Together we will set goals for your treatment. I look forward to helping you on your journey of healing and growth!


Specialties

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Abandonment issues - Developing an understanding of one’s abandonment issues, including their origins and how they impact relationships; practicing trust and growing confidence in relationships

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.

Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Pamela Goffman is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $250 (50min)
  • Initial session: $250 (50min)
  • Couples sessions: $375 (75min)
  • Group sessions: $100 (100min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
Therapist's note

Extended sessions such as couple's intensives are based on the individual hour rate.


Location(s)

Online Sessions (Pennsylvania)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am-5pm
  • Tue 11am-5pm
  • Wed 12pm-6pm
  • Thu Upon Request
  • Fri 12pm-5pm
  • Sat 10am-12pm
  • Sun Upon Request

Online Sessions (Florida)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am-5pm
  • Tue 11am-6pm
  • Wed 12pm-6pm
  • Thu Upon Request
  • Fri 12pm-5pm
  • Sat 10am-12pm
  • Sun Upon Request

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 28 years

Pamela Goffman, LCSW, Psychotherapist , 1997 - Present
Psychodrama institute of South Florida, Trainer of Mental Health Professionals in Psychodrama, Sociometry & Group Psychotherapy, 2007 - 2021
Barry University, Adjunct Professor, 2009 - 2010
Pain Care, Psychotherapist, 2001 - 2004
Adoption Source, Director of Clinical Arm, 2000 - 2003
Vet Center, NYC, Psychiatric Social Worker, 1997 - 1999

Imago Relationships North America, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, 2017
American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy, TEP, 2014
EMIDRIA, EMDR, 2011
American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy, CP, 2009
Fordham University, MSW, 1997


Licensure

Pennsylvania: CW021963

Florida: SW5374


Languages

English