
GreenwichPsych
Pamela Jimenez, PhD​​​​​​​​
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"Evidence-based therapy for all ages"
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I specialize in CBT for anxiety and depression, DBT for teens and adults with emotion dysregulation, exposure therapy for OCD, and trauma therapy for teens and adults. As an OCD specialist in Greenwich, CT, I provide evidence-based care tailored to each client.

About
Pamela Jimenez, PhD
At GreenwichPsych, Pamela provides evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, and adults across Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, and emotion dysregulation through advanced clinical methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT).
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Pamela is an OCD specialist in Greenwich, CT, offering both in-person and remote therapy. Her approach to exposure therapy for OCD is grounded in the latest research and adapted to each client's developmental needs. She also provides DBT for teens and adults struggling with emotion dysregulation, self-harm, and overcontrol, as well as CBT for anxiety and depression across the lifespan.
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In addition to individual therapy, Pamela offers trauma therapy for teens and adults, behavioral parent training to support families, and psychotherapy for couples navigating relationship challenges. She creates individualized treatment plans based on each client’s strengths and goals, using a compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered style.
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Pamela earned her PhD in Psychology and was clinically trained at Harvard and Columbia University. She has studied the neuroscience of OCD and anxiety and has worked under leading figures in the field of evidence-based mental health, including at McLean Hospital and Columbia’s DBT program. She holds advanced degrees in psychology, social work, and business, and has supported countless individuals in building more meaningful, regulated, and connected lives.
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Pamela lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, with her husband, four sons, and two dogs. She is a licensed clinician in CT, NY, and MA and a member of the APA, NASW, and American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive and intensive treatment to help people who have difficulty regulating their emotions. DBT's focus is on changing behaviors to helps clients regulate their emotions to reduce impulsivity, emotional reactivity, self-destructive behaviors, and conflict in relationships. Clients are taught skills to cope with unhealthy thoughts and behaviors and improve all aspects of their lives.
The Four Skill Modules of DBT
The four skill modules of emotional and psychological function include Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Here's how each skill development can help:
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Mindfulness skills help you learn to be more present, enjoy each moment and promote fulfillment. Strengthening mindfulness can help you become more intentional and purposeful and make positive choices.
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Distress tolerance skills help you manage difficult emotions without acting impulsively. Increasing distress tolerance can help you replace self-destructive or dangerous behaviors with healthier alternatives.
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Emotion regulation skills help you better understand your emotions and reduce the suffering from intense feelings associated with anxiety and depression. Improving emotion regulation empowers you to increase joy and satisfaction..
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Interpersonal skills help you reduce conflict with others. Enhancing interpersonal skills enables you to improve communication and connection.
What makes DBT different?
Behavioral Approach
DBT's focus is on changing behaviors to improve thoughts and feelings.
Skills-based
DBT's skills-based approach increases mindfulness, reduces suffering, improves relationships, and increases life satisfaction.
Phone Coaching
Phone Coaching between sessions is an essential aspect of DBT. Phone coaching is used to generalize therapeutic skills to everyday life.
Goal-driven Therapy
Therapeutic goals are critical in DBT. DBT can increase mindfulness, improve relationships, and reduce harmful behaviors.
Testimonials
"You are awesome! You helped me so much with my anxiety. You are the best therapist that I have ever had!"
"I feel fortunate to have you in our lives. Thank you so very much for sharing your talents and unparalleled dedication."
“You are such a considerate, brilliant, thoughtful, and compassionate therapist. Thank you for always going above and beyond.