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Pam Walton
Psychotherapy Services
Today's world can be an overwhelming and stressful place. However, the very things that challenge us the most, hold our greatest opportunities for love, connection and joy. I can help you to identify the places where you feel stuck, figure out what you want your life to look like, and help you create a road map to get there.
Welcome To My Practice!
I have been a working in the mental health field for 36 years. I have master's degrees in both Clinical Psychology and Physiology. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I worked as a research associate at UCSF in the fields of neuroscience and neuropsychology. I earned my master's degree in clinical psychology in 2000. Since then I have worked as a clinical supervisor and therapist at Napa County Child and Family Behavioral Health and as a Licensed Mental Health Clinician at NVUSD, as well as at several non-profit agencies. While at NVUSD I co-created and ran our mental health training program for graduate students in psychology. I also co-created our suicide prevention program and trained NVUSD staff in suicide assessment and prevention. In between these two careers I spent 4 years living in a Buddhist Monastery. My practice weaves together neuroscience, clinical psychology and Buddhist psychology to help you live your best life.
Our Services
Individuals
Individual therapy can help you work thoughts and emotions, so that you are not overtaken by them. You can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and what limits you. My work helps you transform long-standing patterns and unhealthy behaviors. I can help you develop a more harmonious relationship with yourself and those around you.
Children & Teens
I use a variety of tools to work with young children, age 7 and older. I use play therapy, games, art and talking. I can help your child deal with anxiety, depression, suicidality, peer relationships, gender identity, sexual orientation and academics.
Parenting Support
I provide guidance on how to effectively communicate with your child, understand what is driving their behaviors, and the most effective ways of responding to difficult behaviors.
Family Therapy
I help families learn how to listen and communicate so that they can live in harmony. I can help you decipher the dynamics driving unhealthy behaviors and learn how to change them.
Couple's Counseling
In couples therapy, you will learn how to communicate what you feel and need in a way that motivates the other person to help you, or at least doesn't make things worse. I will help you listen so your partner feels understood and cared for.
Get to know Pam Walton
Certifications
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2018 - Certified QPR (Question Persuade Refer) Gatekeeper Instructor (Suicide Prevention Instructor)
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2015 - Mindful Schools Certified Mindfulness Instructor
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2008 - Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Instructor by the California Institute of Mental Health
Recent Clinical Experience​​
- Napa County Child and Family Behavioral Health​
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- Napa Valley Unified School District
Education
2005 - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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2000 - Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology San Francisco State University
1991 - Master’s degree in Physiology/Neuroscience University of California at San Francisco
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1988 - Bachelor’s degree in Physiology (BS), Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BA), San Francisco State University