Profile / United States
Pam Bolarinho, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Stress and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client-centered approach
About Pam
Pam Bolarinho, LICSW, has worked in social work and behavioral health for 20 years. She is based in Massachusetts and focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationships, grief, parenting and related concerns. She also speaks Portuguese in addition to English.
Pam began her career in home visiting with the Healthy Families Program and later worked for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. She earned a Master of Arts and Master of Social Work from Bridgewater State University and served as Class Representative for her MSW cohort.
Her clinical and leadership roles include Clinical Director at an inpatient psychiatric facility, Social Work Manager at an acute medical hospital, and current work leading Acute Care Services. She has coordinated community programs with police departments and local coalitions focused on suicide prevention, opioid response, human trafficking and crisis co-response models.
Pam uses practical, person-focused methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered, solution-focused and narrative approaches and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns, try new responses and set measurable goals. She describes her style as strength-based and patient-centered.
She has experience with foster care and adoption issues, attachment concerns, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, body image and codependency. Her background includes work with trauma survivors, people with chronic mental health needs, and individuals impacted by addiction.
People who want concrete steps to manage mood, reduce anxiety, or navigate family change often seek her approach. Those who prefer to speak in English or Portuguese can indicate that on the intake questionnaire when scheduling a first session.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Pam commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try graded, practical changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, stress management and many everyday coping problems.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspectives and values, and motivational interviewing to support changes when someone feels unsure or stuck. Those approaches help clarify goals and increase readiness to try new steps.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Pam will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together the therapist and client choose which techniques to practice and how to measure progress.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, allow brief check-ins during a work break, or avoid being on camera when that feels difficult. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and exercises so online sessions remain practical and focused on clear next steps.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Pam works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, grief, eating and intimacy-related concerns, and related topics listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses practical, patient-centered methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused strategies to identify patterns and set concrete goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of experience in social work and behavioral health in clinical and leadership roles.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start the first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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