Pam Schinigoi, MSW, LICSW returns to Southbridge Counseling Associates bringing 7+ years of mental health practice experience that includes 4 years of individual and/or group DBT, CPT, & general therapies at Midwest Center and at Southbridge Counseling Associates.  She also has 3+ years of community-based practice experience providing ARMHS services to SPMI populations and group educational training & support services to domestic abuse survivors at B. Robert Lewis House.  Prior to transitioning to the mental health field Pam worked in training, leadership, and Operations Analyst roles in the Information Technology field. 

Populations Served:  Adolescents & Adults (ages 13+)

Areas of Practice:

• Specialty areas of focus: Anxiety, Depression/Mood disorders, BPD, OCD, Stress management, Trauma & PTSD, Gender dynamics, Self-esteem
• General areas of focus: Adjustment, Attachment, Domestic abuse, Family of origin issues, Grief & Loss, Identity issues, Life transitions, PMS/Menopausal issues, Multicultural issues, Relationship issues, Workplace issues

Treatment Modalities Used:

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma
• Mindfulness therapy
• General therapies & approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic therapy; Solutions-focused, Systems-focused, & Strengths-based approaches 

Pam’s therapy approach:

“I believe that building a solid client-therapist partnership is key to developing the safety and trust needed to overcome the major life challenges that impact mental health.  In therapy I incorporate that philosophy with strengths, systems, and solutions-focused perspectives and DBT, CBT, CPT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches customized to meet the unique needs of each client.  As a lifelong learner, I believe that we’re all on this journey of life together and am passionate about helping my clients navigate their personal life’s journey.”

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Minor degree in Gender Studies — Metropolitan State University 
• Master of Social Work degree (clinical focus) — University of St. Thomas 
• Specialized trainings:
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Linehan-focused DBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Generalized trainings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, mindfulness, & grief/loss therapies

Licenses & Professional Memberships:

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
• Member of the National Association of Social Workers