Hi! I have worked as a mental health therapist for approximately 20 years in varied settings, including community health programs, inpatient eating disorder treatment, college student counseling centers, and group practice. As a yoga instructor and therapist specializing in trauma, I help survivors rebuild a sense of trust and safety in the body by incorporating somatic exercises, breathwork, and relational skills. Through this holistic approach, clients are able to tolerate sensory and emotional experiences to cultivate a compassionate relationship with their bodies. In addition to the breathwork and somatic techniques, I incorporate modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). My practice honors an integrative approach that cultivates gentleness, acceptance, and compassion toward ourselves and others.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the first session, I will facilitate a safe space for clients to begin to establish rapport and trust while gathering additional information to generate a plan.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
You don’t have to go through this alone. You don’t have to hurt alone. Through a strong and supportive therapeutic alliance, my clients are able to challenge undesirable symptoms and beliefs to begin their journey of healing.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
My practice incorporates an integrative approach that cultivates gentleness, acceptance, and compassion toward ourselves and others. Through a strong supportive working alliance, my clients are able to challenge undesirable symptoms and beliefs to begin their journey of healing. Please note: I am not accepting couples counseling referrals at this time.
About Pamela Altemos
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2900 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
EMDR
I facilitate EMDR to address memories of trauma or difficult experiences by dismantling negative belief about self through bilateral stimulation. Throughout my 14 years of practicing EMDR, I have observed clients' ability to heal from memories of trauma by installing positive beliefs about self. I believe that everything "comes from somewhere" and EMDR helps survivors to understand triggers and symptoms to facilitate ongoing healing.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I incorporate the four skills sets of DBT (i.e., mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness) to help clients to effectively manage stressors and adjustment with intention and regulation.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I have facilitated CPT as a supplement to EMDR or when EMDR is not accessible.
Gender-affirming therapy
I have more than 10 years of experience working with transgender and gender non-conforming populations, and continuing education in gender diversity. I have provided support for gender-affirming procedures and surgeries.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I utilized IFS to help clients to improve self-awareness, self-compassion, peace, and balance through a deeper understanding of different aspects/parts of self.