Pamela Byrd, MD, LCPC
Whole-person counseling rooted in cognitive behavioral care
- CBT informed support
- Grief and stress care
- Addiction and recovery focus
About Pamela Byrd
Pamela Byrd, MD, LCPC is the founder and owner of PBMJ Consultants and Associates, L.L.C. in Baltimore, Maryland, established in 2012. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), she brings a structured, skills-based perspective to therapy and supervision, with an emphasis on how life experiences can shape thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Her work is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and complemented by supportive, whole-person strategies that encourage greater self-awareness and practical change. She believes that when people better understand the connection between their challenges and their patterns of thinking, they can begin building healthier responses and a more balanced way of living.
Pamela completed her BS, MS, and post graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University. She is also a public speaker and facilitator who shares tools aimed at helping people move toward improved well-being. Across more than 25 years of professional, academic, and personal experience, she has trained nationally and internationally, counseled thousands of clients, and helped prepare hundreds of individuals entering the counseling profession.
Her services include grief counseling, anger management, stress management, conflict resolution, gambling counseling, and support for substance dependence, along with professional seminars and workshops. Having worked with people from many different backgrounds, she approaches care with the belief that meaningful growth can be supported through attention to spirit, mind, and body as change takes root.
Her work is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and complemented by supportive, whole-person strategies that encourage greater self-awareness and practical change. She believes that when people better understand the connection between their challenges and their patterns of thinking, they can begin building healthier responses and a more balanced way of living.
Pamela completed her BS, MS, and post graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University. She is also a public speaker and facilitator who shares tools aimed at helping people move toward improved well-being. Across more than 25 years of professional, academic, and personal experience, she has trained nationally and internationally, counseled thousands of clients, and helped prepare hundreds of individuals entering the counseling profession.
Her services include grief counseling, anger management, stress management, conflict resolution, gambling counseling, and support for substance dependence, along with professional seminars and workshops. Having worked with people from many different backgrounds, she approaches care with the belief that meaningful growth can be supported through attention to spirit, mind, and body as change takes root.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Pamela Byrd have?
Pamela Byrd has 25 years of experience.
Is Pamela Byrd a licensed therapist?
Yes. Pamela Byrd holds the credentials MD and LCPC and is licensed as an MD LCPC (license number LC3506).
In which languages does Pamela Byrd provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Pamela Byrd located?
Pamela Byrd is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Pamela Byrd as my therapist?
You can work with Pamela Byrd through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Pamela Byrd work with international clients?
No. Pamela Byrd does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Pamela Byrd cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Tools, Delivered Online
Online therapy with Pamela Byrd draws from practical, research-informed methods that help people understand patterns and take workable steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another, then practicing new skills to respond differently to stress, anxiety, mood changes, and relationship challenges.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes building psychological flexibility by making room for difficult thoughts or feelings while choosing actions that align with personal values. It can be especially helpful when people feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles that do not match the life they want to lead. Mindfulness-based strategies support present-moment awareness and steadier attention, which many people find useful for managing stress reactivity, anger, and day-to-day pressure.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Pamela Byrd collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify what is getting in the way, and choose strategies that fit the client’s needs, preferences, and pace.
Online sessions make it easier to access support from home or wherever is convenient. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and can also use live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles.