About Pamela Pawelski
EMDR-Certified Therapist in Chicago
Pronouns: she/her
I am passionate about helping people become their true selves! As a therapist and licensed clinical social worker, I receive deep fulfillment in helping clients through their journey to heal themselves, discovering who they are, and watching them evolve into who they want to be.
I named my company True Self in Progress, P.C. because I feel many of us are on a journey to better ourselves and work through what is blocking our paths. For me, the process of getting to where you want to be is so meaningful and life-altering, that it is my honor to walk with you as you progress.
About Me
I’m not just a talk therapist. I use techniques beyond traditional talk therapy to tap into the parts of you that are not always accessible through words. Therapy might be challenging sometimes, but it is worth the work.
I am a first-generation Indian American, born and raised in the Chicago suburbs.
I’ve practiced daily meditation since 2014, and it has benefited my life in countless ways.
I actively practice non-judgement, and I welcome my clients to be their authentic selves during sessions.
Therapy with me can be fun and enlightening! Our sessions are not always serious, and I often end our sessions with mindfulness exercises to help you can transition to a more calm state after therapy.
Education
I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University, a Master of Science in Health Systems Management from Rush University, and a Master of Social Work from University of Illinois at Chicago.
I am an EMDR-certified therapist, trained in EMDR therapy by the Institute of Creative Mindfulness, an EMDRIA-approved organization, and have taken advanced trainings in dissociation. I am trained in Hypnosis from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and I also received training in Emotional Freedom Technique from the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology.
