Pamela Byrd, MD, LCPC
25-year licensed clinician in Maryland
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Addiction and grief support
- Teletherapy options available
About Pamela Byrd
Pamela Byrd is a licensed clinician and board-certified supervisor who leads PBMJ Consultants and Associates, L.L.C., a practice established in Baltimore in 2012. With more than 25 years of combined professional, academic, and personal experience, she integrates a cognitive behavioral orientation with holistic supportive techniques to help clients recognize how life challenges shape thoughts and behaviors. Her goal is to guide individuals toward practical changes that improve daily functioning and overall well-being.
Byrd completed a BS, MS, and postgraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, and she brings decades of experience as a public speaker and facilitator. She has traveled and trained both nationally and internationally, and over the course of her career she has counseled thousands of clients and trained hundreds of counseling professionals. Those experiences inform a pragmatic approach to therapy that values skill-building, insight, and sustainable change.
As a clinician she provides a range of services including grief counseling, anger management, stress management, conflict resolution, gambling and substance dependence counseling, and professional seminars and workshops. Byrd holds the credentials MD (Doctor of Medicine) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), reflecting both clinical training and licensure. Her practice emphasizes healing of spirit, mind, and body through a whole-person approach to change and recovery.
Byrd completed a BS, MS, and postgraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, and she brings decades of experience as a public speaker and facilitator. She has traveled and trained both nationally and internationally, and over the course of her career she has counseled thousands of clients and trained hundreds of counseling professionals. Those experiences inform a pragmatic approach to therapy that values skill-building, insight, and sustainable change.
As a clinician she provides a range of services including grief counseling, anger management, stress management, conflict resolution, gambling and substance dependence counseling, and professional seminars and workshops. Byrd holds the credentials MD (Doctor of Medicine) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), reflecting both clinical training and licensure. Her practice emphasizes healing of spirit, mind, and body through a whole-person approach to change and recovery.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Pamela Byrd have?
Pamela Byrd has 25 years of professional experience.
Is Pamela Byrd a licensed therapist?
Yes. Pamela Byrd holds the credentials MD and LCPC. License details include MD LCPC LC3506.
In which languages does Pamela Byrd provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Pamela Byrd located?
Pamela Byrd is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Pamela Byrd as my therapist?
Clients can work with Pamela Byrd through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Pamela Byrd work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Pamela Byrd cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Pamela Byrd frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered techniques to support remote clients. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values-based action and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful changes, which can assist with issues like addiction, grief, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them build insight and self-directed solutions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Pamela Byrd works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting techniques over time so the treatment fits the individual’s life and priorities.
Online therapy offers flexibility in scheduling and access - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to engage from home, work, or while traveling within approved areas. These options make regular care more manageable and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-focused support in ways that match a client’s routine and comfort.