Pamela Goucher , LCSW

Pamela Goucher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 37 years of experience in clinical therapy and social work. As an LCSW she brings advanced training in clinical assessment and intervention, and she is licensed to practice in both Arkansas and Tennessee. Her career spans behavioral health and medical social work, giving her a strong grasp of how medical conditions and life events affect emotional wellbeing.

Pamela has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, parenting and relationship challenges, and struggles related to alcoholism and other addictions. She is familiar with the 12-step approach used in Alcoholics Anonymous and integrates that knowledge when it is relevant. While she is most comfortable with a Christian approach, she also accepts and has supported clients from a variety of religious backgrounds and lifestyles, including LGBTQ individuals.

Drawing on a warm, interactive counseling style, Pamela emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work. Her approach is eclectic and tailored to each person, with a strong orientation toward cognitive behavioral methods and an interest in how early family dynamics shape adult patterns. Her personal background includes military family connections and experience as a grandparent raising a grandchild, which informs her perspective on service, caregiving, and family life. Pamela aims to normalize difficult reactions to life stressors and to work collaboratively with people to find practical, meaningful ways forward.