Stronger You Counseling: Helping Individuals, Couples, and Families Become Healthier Together
I’m Pam VanDerDoes, the founder and counselor of Stronger You Counseling. This is a teletherapy practice born of the idea that everyone deserves access to quality and ethical mental health care tailored to their individual needs, values, and circumstances.
A Different Counseling Experience at Stronger You Counseling
Your life is not cookie-cutter.
You’re one-of-a-kind amazing with your own personal combination of views, experiences, beliefs, and strengths.
You deserve to have a safe, supportive relationship with a counselor willing to take the time to get to know and work with you, where you are now.
And, you are worthy of the support of a professional who sees your strengths and potential, someone who will work with you to accomplish the changes you want in your life.
Each of our sessions is approached as a partnership in which we work, together, to meet the goals you set.
I’ll be your coach and cheerleader.
I can be your accountability partner.
And, I will be your teacher and guide as you prepare for the next steps on your journey.
Through our sessions, you will be empowered with new strategies and tools you can practice during therapy and apply in your daily life.
Therapy also offers the security of boundaries. It provides opportunities for you to experience a healthy supportive relationship focused on your needs. Within it, you can safely explore the feelings, thoughts, and memories which can be scary to face or resolve alone.
You have a right to work with a counselor who walks the talk. When others in your life may not understand or be fully supportive, I know the challenges that can come from making changes in patterns of behavior and your life.
Why Work with Me?
In my 28 years of experience as a counselor, most has been spent serving POC, LGBTQ+, and people in poverty. I’ve also worked with those impacted by disabilities and incarceration.
I’ve experienced both trauma and the wounding and healing qualities of relationships. I understand how hard it can be, and I know there’s still hope for positive change.
I’m not afraid to recognize or discuss your sense of values or spirituality in therapy. My training and background as a pastor for 37+ years in the United Methodist Church prepared me to talk about these subjects if you need to, but I will never impose my own beliefs on you.
Each year, I invest in “continuing education” training to ensure I provide to you the highest quality care based on the current research and best practices.
Stronger You Counseling was created to give you access to mental health support services where you are and when you need it. I offer flexible scheduling options so your therapy can fit into your life.
Are You Ready for Change?
Are you struggling to make the changes in your life?
Do you feel like you need more support while you explore the possibilities for your life?
Take the next step in getting support in discovering a stronger you.