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Pamela Goffman, LCSW, TEP, CIRT earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work at Fordham University in 1994. She is a Board Certified Trainer, Educator and Practitioner (TEP) of Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy. She was awarded Fellow status of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP). Pamela is also a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist (CIRT) and these two modalities inform her practice with individuals, couples, families and groups. Currently living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she maintains a private practice offering both virtual and in person sessions. Pamela provides intensive workshops custom designed for couples, families and individuals. She also offers live group workshops on a wide array of topics in Center City Philadelphia are experiential in nature where she partners with other Psychodrama professionals.

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Pamela had an earlier career in theater where in addition to acting, directing and choreographing she taught movement to actors. Witnessing the emotional consequences of this work in her students led her to get advanced education and training in the mental health field. As a result, she was an early adopter of bringing the somatic experience into her clinical practice. 

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Pamela had advanced training in the treatment of Trauma at the Manhattan Vet Center in NYC and was hired as a Psychiatric Social Worker to train staff on the treatment of Trauma of combat, homelessness and substance abuse for Samaritan Village's Veterans' Program.

 

From 1998-2021 Pamela lived and practiced in Delray Beach, Florida. During those years, in addition to her private practice,  she created a clinical arm for an international adoption agency, provided the mental health component for a medical pain clinic, and consulted for many substance abuse agencies in South Florida. She has also been a frequent presenter at ASGPP and NASW conferences, as well as to Florida Atlantic University, Barry University and Florida International University. Training topics have included such topics as "Introduction to Psychodrama", "Creating Safety in the treatment of Trauma with Psychodrama Techniques", "Spirituality in Clinical Practice", and "Integrating Expressive Arts and Social Work practice" as well as other topics. 

 

From 2009-2020 Pamela designed and ran the Psychodrama Institute of South Florida where she trained and educated Mental Health practitioners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy.

 

Currently she offers trainings and supervision upon request.