Pamela McMichen, EdS, LPC, CPCS

About

Pamela “Pam” McMichen, EdS, LPC, CPCS is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia with more than 25 years of experience serving children, adolescents, teens, adults, families, and groups. She holds Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology and in Music from the University of South Carolina, as well as a Master’s Degree and a Specialist Degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University.

Pam brings extensive clinical training and experience to her work, including specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma recovery processes, stress management, and child-focused interventions such as Play Therapy. She has studied under internationally recognized leaders in the field of Play Therapy and has served as a guest speaker at the National Convention for the Association for Play Therapy. Pam also regularly provides professional training and supervision to other counselors.

Throughout her career, Pam has served in a variety of clinical settings, including the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office, The Rainbow House Child Advocacy and Assessment Center, services for in-home treatment for at-risk teens and their families, and in private practice. Pam was the clinical director for Camp Horizon (a grief camp for children) for nine years, founded Crossway Counseling Center in 2011, and developed a mental health initiative program at her local church. She has also been certified by the State of Georgia as a Clinical Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) to provide supervision for new counselors seeking their full license with the State of Georgia.

Pam’s approach to counseling is deeply shaped by her Christian faith, and her decision to follow Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. She believes that everyone has innate worth, dignity, and potential for healing. Pam believes that a person’s faith is an important source of meaning, hope, and resilience; and she desires to meet each one where they are in an encouraging, helpful way. At the same time, Pam is committed to providing ethical, evidence-based care that respects each client’s background, beliefs, and personal goals. Faith is not assumed or imposed. Clients of all backgrounds are welcome, and counseling is always collaborative, client-focused, and guided by professionalism.

Pam is happily married and has two daughters. She enjoys gardening, reading, playing the piano, and participating regularly in activities and worship at her local church.