Pamela Silsby-Sharkey, LPC, NCC 

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16+ years of experience helping adults heal from anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm using trauma-informed, brain–body approaches.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling and have been practicing since 2010. My work is grounded in the belief that symptoms are not flaws—they are intelligent responses of the nervous system shaped by past experiences. With the right support, the brain and body can learn new patterns of safety, resilience, and connection.

My role is to provide a steady, attuned, and compassionate space where meaningful healing can occur—without rushing, forcing, or retraumatizing.

Counseling & Psychotherapy Approach

I use an integrative, holistic, mind–body approach tailored to each client’s unique history and needs. Therapy may include a combination of:

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
  • Brainspotting
  • Somatic Experiencing–informed therapy
  • AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)
  • Energy Psychology approaches
  • EFT/Tapping
  • Parts-oriented and nervous system–based interventions

These modalities work directly with the brain and nervous system to help process unresolved trauma, reduce emotional reactivity, and restore a sense of internal safety.

There is a growing body of neuroscience research supporting mindfulness and self-compassion as essential components of effective psychotherapy. Clients who develop these skills often experience greater emotional regulation, resilience, and the ability to heal painful memories without becoming overwhelmed.

It is my honor and mission to help clients move beyond what is blocking them—so they can feel more present, empowered, and connected in their lives and relationships.

Coaching vs. Therapy — Important Distinction

Please note: Coaching is not psychotherapy.

  • Coaching does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions
  • Coaching services are not covered by insurance or HSA/FSA plans
  • Coaching is offered through a separate business and is distinct from my therapy practice

All services provided through this website are psychotherapy services delivered under my professional counseling license.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Education & Credentials

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – State of Colorado
  • Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Master’s Degree in Counseling – Regis University
  • Practicing since 2010

Advanced Training & Certifications

  • EMDR Trained (Certificate)
  • Brainspotting Practitioner
  • Trained in AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)
  • Somatic Experiencing–informed training
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work (additional training)
  • Certified EFT/Tapping Practitioner
  • Certified Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner
  • PSYCH-K Facilitator
  • RRT (Rapid Resolution Therapy) trained
  • Extensive training in Energy Psychology through ACEP, EFT Universe, The Tapping Solution, and HBLU (Healing from the Body Level Up)