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Pamela Peringer, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Pamela is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Pamela. View 37 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

I feel incredibly fortunate to have connected with Pamela. From the start, she went above and beyond by reaching out multiple times before our first video session, which was especially meaningful during a difficult time for me. Her quick support made a significant difference. I found her to be warm and easy to talk to, and I truly appreciate her understanding and guidance in helping me navigate my situation. Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2024

Great help and great listener

Reviewed November 2024

More about Pamela

  • 9 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

Thank you for reading my profile – I hope I will get a chance to meet with you soon!

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed by the state of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences, LMFT #117301, with nine years of counseling experience working with adults, children and teenagers, individually and in groups. When working with adults, I find it helpful to remember and honor the precious children they once were, and to strive to treat them with the sensitivity, kindness, patience and unconditional positive regard that they still need and deserve now that they are grown up.

I look forward to working with you to increase your resilience and psychological flexibility, so that you can be more open, aware and engaged in life. I will encourage you to explore your own values and help you to take positive actions towards them. I hope to help you to feel better, have more fulfilling relationships and feel empowered to lead a more meaningful life.

My counseling style is based on a special client-centered relationship that is caring, respectful, genuine and accepting, to encourage your self-compassion and personal growth. I use an eclectic approach of evidence-based practices that best suit your individual strengths and needs, and that provide you with coping skills you can use when you need them. We can also explore the use of mindfulness training and the power of metaphors to help you tap into your own brainpower.

These are difficult times. Even in times like these we can still find meaning, and move towards hope, individuation and joy! I would be honored to be a small part of your life journey. I would like to help you to explore and expand your own unique potential!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Attachment issues Blended family issues Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Self-love Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Pamela Peringer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689294498.

  • LMFT · California · 117301 · Expires January 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Pamela Peringer

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

37 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Helpful Helping Supportive The best Great listener Caring Easy Knowledgeable

I feel incredibly fortunate to have connected with Pamela. From the start, she went above and beyond by reaching out multiple times before our first video session, which was especially meaningful during a difficult time for me. Her quick support made a significant difference. I found her to be warm and easy to talk to, and I truly appreciate her understanding and guidance in helping me navigate my situation. Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2024

Great help and great listener

Reviewed November 2024

Pamela is an empathic and generous listener, and a champion of my progress through a difficult and confusing transition in my life. I wouldn't have made it this far without her!

Reviewed September 2024

She is so sweet and helps me feel hopeful :)

Reviewed July 2024

Pamela is such a great therapist. She listens and has helpful suggestions. Worksheets are great too.

Reviewed April 2024

Pamela has been an immense help in coping with a difficult situation I am going through. She always remembers the details of everything we spoke about, and seems to really care for my well being. I am grateful I was connected with her and appreciate her insight.

Reviewed February 2024

Pamela is very understanding and she has been very helpful with me in dealing with my issues. She is always available to respond and the excercises she sends help me alot

Reviewed December 2023

Pamela is extremely kind and caring and uses a lot of great tools and strategies for learning to heal. She uses relatable stories and anecdotes to let you know that you’re not alone in how you’re feeling. She also sends plenty of additional worksheets and information for you to fill out between sessions (if you choose to) to keep you on track. Thanks Pamela for the less clinical and more personal approach.

Reviewed December 2023

Pamela has been great help. She is an active listener and great communicator. She has offered tools to help me succeed in my journey. Highly recommend Pamela!!

Reviewed September 2023

Super sweet, caring and attentive. I feel listened to and heard. Wonderful.

Reviewed August 2023

Pamela is kind and thoughtful. She is hands down the best therapist I’ve ever had.

Reviewed May 2023

She’s the best I’ve ever had.

Reviewed April 2023

Pamela responds quickly, shares resources and personal experience.

Reviewed March 2023

I really appreciate Pamela. She listens and tells it how it is. Straight up. She gives good insight and will also provide literature and worksheets. Very helpful.

Reviewed April 2023

Pamela is great & incredibly genuine. It is so easy to talk to her and she really cares about listening when you just need to vent. Her solutions have been very helpful in managing my anxiety. By far by best experience with a therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

It’s like having the best advisor I’ve never had and I trust her advice and opinion 100% which is a great thing to have in a therapist client relationship. Feels like a true friend as well

Reviewed November 2022

Pamela is a great listener and provides great advice. We seem to be on the same page.

Reviewed November 2022

Excellent listener and communicates well. Really expands horizons.

Reviewed November 2022

It’s only been a short time that I’ve been receiving therapy services with Pamela, and already I feel like she got to the heart of the matter and provided applicable strategies in a very quick fashion, but in also a caring and genuine way. I appreciate her so much. BetterHelp has been a great choice after seeking therapy for a long time but not getting anywhere with therapy through my medical provider and being unable to match with a therapist locally. I’m very lucky that I got matched with Pamela and would recommend her expertise to anyone who is seeking help.

Reviewed July 2022

fabulous

Reviewed June 2022

I enjoy talking to Pamela

Reviewed May 2022

Just beginning my journey with her, but now I feel like have more of a voice.

Reviewed April 2022

Pamela is one of my most favorite therapist. She just gets it and I can tell her stuff and I definitely feel validated and heard. And I’m so glad she seems very knowledgeable, experienced, and sincere! Happy to have found her!

Reviewed April 2022

Pamela is the best! Therapy with her has been life-changing. She has a deep sense of empathy, high level of professionalism, and she makes me feel important, understood, at ease and cared about. I recommend her 100% and feel lucky to have her as my therapist.

Reviewed December 2021

I feel very lucky to have found a therapist that can help de stress my life and connect on a deeper level.

Reviewed November 2021

Pamela is an effective and supportive therapist. She brings to the table good ideas and positive energy.

Reviewed November 2021

I’ve only had two sessions with Pamela but I feel I have made a good choice investing in my mental health with her. I feel better knowing I have someone in my court to support me and help me through some difficult things.

Reviewed September 2021

There is life before I knew Pamela and life after she became my counselor. They're both radically different thanks to her knowledge and expertise when it came to helping me cope with the issues I was dealing with. I can function much more easily day to day all thanks to Pamela. I could sing praises all day about how life-changing the past few months have been since beginning our sessions. I feel better, my relationships are flourishing, and even when things get difficult from time to time, I have learned invaluable tools to help get through them with ease.

Reviewed July 2021

Pamela has been extremely responsive and a complete joy to talk to. I feel like she has been non-judgmental while still being direct and realistic about my mental health challenges and family/work situations. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed July 2021

Extremely knowledgeable. Great listener that keeps up with everything, doesn’t miss a beat. I appreciate how she responds quickly and checks up on me.

Reviewed July 2021

She is great, and has good advice

Reviewed July 2021

Pamela is a fantastic therapist.

Reviewed June 2021

Pamela is a great listener. She always has supportive comments and suggestions for how to deal with something. She's been able to help me process some difficult emotions and challenging personal situation in a friendly, constructive manner. She also makes sure I know how to use the Betterhelp platform and the various ways to communicate on it. Pamela is very responsive to messages and proactively reaches out to stay connected. I recommend her highly to anyone needing a friendly, supportive counselor.

Reviewed May 2021

Pamela is very helpful explains things very well and gives great examples and listens 2 my concerns has been a huge help 4 me

Reviewed May 2021

Ms. Pamela is so amazing. While helping me going through grieving, she’s been assisting me with my emotions, reassuring me that I matter, these sessions are helping me in the most special way possible. Thank you so much

Reviewed March 2021

She is good, personable, understanding, and follow up !

Reviewed March 2021

Pamela is kind and supportive. she is easy to talk to and knowledgeable in technique for helping you work through issues. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed March 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Pamela Peringer offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Pamela Peringer works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Pamela Peringer speak?

Pamela Peringer speaks English.

How many years of experience does Pamela Peringer have?

Pamela Peringer has 9 years of experience.

Where is Pamela Peringer licensed to practice?

Pamela Peringer is licensed to practice in California.

Does Pamela Peringer accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Pamela Peringer does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Pamela Peringer offer?

Pamela Peringer offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Pamela Peringer?

Pamela Peringer can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Pamela Peringer?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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