Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Feeling isolated, sad, anxious, confused? Or are you struggling with a difficult personal or work relationship? Sometimes life is just overwhelming and that has never been more true than with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. Please know that you really aren’t alone in these struggles and that you aren’t “crazy” either. My name is “Pam” Manning and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in SC. Whether you are struggling with short term dilemmas related to your current circumstances or desire to delve deeply into your psyche to better understand yourself and develop an increased sense of purpose, I would be honored to support your journey.
Forty-three years ago, while studying psychology at Wofford College, I began working with children and families impacted by violence in Upstate SC. I went on to serve as child protection worker and in permanency planning and adoptions. Over the years I continued working with children, adolescents and their parents in a variety of settings… foster care, residential treatment facilities, psychiatric hospitals, alternative schools and at a shelter for folks impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. As my interest in helping people heal from traumas grew, I returned to college, earning a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling in 2008 from Webster University in order to hone my skills and better serve my clients.
What I have learned over the years is that the human spirit is incredibly resilient. We are capable of great things in our lives if we can learn to cope with the circumstances that inevitably confront us.
Philosophy and Approach:
The overriding philosophy I utilize in my work is that of Existentialism. This model purports that many of the challenges of human existence are universally applicable to all peoples. Thus, problems all people face, such as loss, freedom, responsibility and the meaning of life are viewed in terms of natural stages in normal human development rather than in terms of maladjustment or mental illness. My overriding philosophy of existentialism is enhanced by the Biopsychosocial Model that underscores the individual’s unique life circumstances such as ethnicity, sex, gender identity, biological or physical challenges and socioeconomic strata.
I utilize a Client Centered approach which incorporates an eclectic toolbox of techniques that have a common theme… they have all been thoroughly researched and are considered as “Best Practice” techniques. These include but are not limited to, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy and Play Therapy.
I love the work I do, it is often challenging but never boring and I find that really getting to know a person is a gift… for me but also for my clients as they learn what they are actually capable of. I approach my work with a deep sense of commitment. The level of anguish that many people struggle with can be crippling and I have found that often, with support, newly mastered tools and a caring guide, people can heal from unimaginable trauma, achieve balance and even joy!
I will honor your journey but will not back away from challenging you when your choices are ineffective or self-sabotaging. I look forward to joining you as you embark on the adventure of your life … the adventure of creating the best, most productive, joyful life you can!
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Patricia Manning is a Licensed Professional Counselor who practices in Oregon and holds professional counseling licenses in both South Carolina and Oregon. She brings 11 years of experience providing therapy and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career struggles, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
While studying psychology at Wofford College, forty-three years ago Patricia began working with children and families affected by violence in Upstate South Carolina. Her early roles included work as a child protection worker and positions in permanency planning and adoption services.
Over the years she continued supporting children, adolescents, and their parents across a range of settings, including foster care, residential treatment facilities, psychiatric hospitals, alternative schools, and a shelter serving people impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. As her commitment to trauma recovery deepened, she returned to school and earned a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University in 2008 to further develop her clinical skills.
Patricia’s clinical outlook is rooted in existential philosophy, which frames common human challenges such as loss, responsibility, freedom, and the search for meaning as part of normal development rather than simply as signs of disorder. She pairs this perspective with a biopsychosocial lens that attends to each person’s unique circumstances – including factors like ethnicity, sex, gender identity, physical or biological challenges, and socioeconomic context.
Her practice is client-centered and draws from an eclectic toolkit of evidence-based approaches that are considered best practices. These include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy, applied as appropriate to each individual or family.
Patricia approaches her work with deep commitment and a genuine appreciation for getting to know each person. She believes people are resilient and, with support, effective tools, and guided effort, can recover from severe trauma, find balance, and experience joy. She honors each person’s journey while also challenging unhelpful or self-sabotaging patterns, and she welcomes the opportunity to support clients as they build more productive and fulfilling lives.
Many people ask whether remote counseling can truly help. For common challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
One of the main benefits is flexibility – clients can choose the mode of contact that best fits their life, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to attend sessions consistently and integrate therapy into a busy schedule.
All therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and clients may switch providers at any time if they feel another clinician would be a better fit. For many people, virtual therapy makes meaningful progress possible without requiring travel or rigid scheduling.
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