Meet Your Therapist
Pam Basinger
Therapist · Habla Español · Eu falo Português
About Pam
Originally from Brazil, Pam brings a multicultural perspective to her work that few therapists in Utah County can match. She earned her Master's in Social Work from Boise State University and has experience in school counseling and hospice care.
Pam primarily uses Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to help clients process trauma and find practical strategies for moving forward. She works with women, teens, and children dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and behavioral challenges.
Her ability to provide therapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese makes mental health care accessible to communities that are often underserved in the Utah County area.
Specialties
What Pam Treats
Conditions & Populations
- ADHD
- Oppositional Defiance Disorder
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions
- Anxiety and depression
- Women, teens, and children
Training & Modalities
- ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
- Experiential Therapy
- Play Therapy
Languages
- English
- Spanish (Habla Español)
- Portuguese (Eu falo Português)
Common Questions
About Pam
What does Pam Basinger specialize in?
Pam specializes in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. She works with women, teens, and children.
Does Pam speak Spanish or Portuguese?
Yes. Pam is originally from Brazil and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. She provides therapy in all three languages, making mental health care accessible to Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking clients in Utah County.
What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?
ART is a form of psychotherapy that uses eye movements and voluntary image replacement to rapidly reduce the distress of traumatic memories. It's similar to EMDR but often produces results in fewer sessions — typically 1-5. Pam is trained in ART and uses it as her primary trauma processing modality.
Ready to Work With Pam?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if Pam is the right fit for you.