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Pamela Francken, LPC

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.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Pamela. View 24 reviews
Great news, Pamela is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

Pamela has been amazing. She has helped me realize things can change and how to work on changing for the better.

Reviewed November 2024

Great job thus far!

Reviewed August 2024

More about Pamela

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am licensed in Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I have just become Certified in Trauma work. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Please let me know if you having any questions for me and I will be happy to answer them. I look forward to meeting you and starting this journey together.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Phobias Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sex addiction Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Pamela Francken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548727860.

  • LPC · Michigan · 6​4​0​1​0​1​8​0​6​8 · Expires January 2027

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 Francken

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

Overall rating:

5.0

24 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Anxiety Amazing Listens Wonderful Easy Helped Helping Knowledgeable

Pamela has been amazing. She has helped me realize things can change and how to work on changing for the better.

Reviewed November 2024

Great job thus far!

Reviewed August 2024

I appreciate Pamela's support. She's professional and caring. I highly recommend her to anyone needing assistance navigating life.

Reviewed August 2024

She listens and understands situation not just try this mentality but more tailored approach

Reviewed July 2024

Pamela is awesome, l felt supported in my feelings and she was great at continuing the conversation when I didn’t know what to say

Reviewed July 2024

Pam has been wonderful in helping me recognize some of my personal issues and how to work through them. She is very easy to talk to. She listens and responds like you've known her your whole life. Just a wonderful, wonderful lady.

Reviewed May 2024

Pamela quickly got to the bottom of my issue and provided a helpful exercise for me to process my emotions and release some of the trauma from past experiences. Highly recommend.

Reviewed April 2024

My therapist is very polite and respectful to all my concerns and interest

Reviewed March 2024

Amazing person and listener, always providing tools and ways to deal with anxiety and stress and she gives you the confidence to use those tools.

Reviewed March 2024

She helps me find ways to cope and get through life in other ways without relying on my old bad habits by creating good healthy habits and I'm grateful to have someone to show me better ways of getting through life in such a more positive and meaningful ways.

Reviewed February 2024

I love being able to chat and open up with her! I look forward to our sessions and sharing the lows and highs of my weeks! Thank you Pamela!

Reviewed January 2024

Pamela is very understanding and proactive with my sessions. She gives me things to work on to help and is very easy to talk to.

Reviewed January 2024

I have a short history with Pam but think she has hit the nail on the head with me. I am looking forward to continuing my relationship with her.

Reviewed January 2024

Pam has been helpful and kind for our first two sessions.

Reviewed August 2023

Pamela has been a great therapist. She is empathic when I share my struggles, and she celebrates with me when I have victories. She provides homework which I like because I can put what we’ve talked about to practice. She has offered me many new ideas and advice for situations I have/am going through that I did not know before. And I feel very comfortable talking to her as well!

Reviewed June 2023

Pamela is really helping me to begin to understand & begin sort through my problems. I feel fortunate & blessed to have her help me on this journey .

Reviewed June 2023

I appreciate the great advice.

Reviewed December 2023

Better Help has offered several platforms to help me work through my anxiety and learning how to heal from Co-Dependency and past Trauma. Pamela has been key to keeping me grounded. She understands the person I am and how to guide me to the places I need to heal. She is supportive and is always there when I send a journal entry or a message to encourage me and remind me I am not alone. She uses tools such as "thought logs" and "cognitive behavior distortions" worksheets as well, both are extremely helpful to keep me focused and to retrain my brain to healthy thinking.

Reviewed August 2023

She is kind respectful. Nice kind and very knowledgeable

Reviewed August 2023

She is simply amazing listens executes a plan and she is there when I need her.

Reviewed July 2023

Pamela as been very helpful at providing tools and strategies for addressing my anxious worries. She has helped me identify and connect my traumas to my anxiety, and shown how the brain creates subconscious responses.

Reviewed July 2023

Pamela has been a great help to me. I’ve held off on seeking therapy for a long while. But I’m really happy that I did and that she’s my therapist. I

Reviewed July 2023

Pam is patient, kind, and knowledgeable !

Reviewed June 2023

Pamela is an active listener and is encouraging. She has been helpful for me personally in giving perspective and decreasing anxiety.

Reviewed May 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Pamela Francken offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Pamela Francken 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 Francken speak?

Pamela Francken speaks English.

How many years of experience does Pamela Francken have?

Pamela Francken has 5 years of experience.

Where is Pamela Francken licensed to practice?

Pamela Francken is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Pamela Francken accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Pamela Francken 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 Francken offer?

Pamela Francken offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Pamela Francken?

Pamela Francken 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 Francken?

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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.