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Meet Pamela

Pamela Tinkham is an LCSW, SEP, and Yoga Psychotherapist with decades of experience, advanced degrees, and certifications. Licensed in CT, NY, NJ, and FL.

About Pamela

Credentials & Achievements

Pamela Tinkham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Somatic Experiencing Practioner (SEP), and Yoga Psychotherapist who has been working with clients on their goals since 1992. She holds a Master’s degree in social work from Fordham University where she graduated with honors, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance from Butler University. She also holds an 800 hour certification from the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and The American College of Sports Medicine.  She is licensed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Florida.

In addition to her private practice, Pamela was an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service.

Pamela's achievements include:

  • Author of best-selling self-help book Healing Trauma from the Inside Out: Practices from the East and West

  • Former Adjunct Professor, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service

  • Certification as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner at the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute SE, where she studied under Dr. Peter A. Levine.

  • Acknowledged in Book Two of The Intelligent Divorce by Mark R. Banschick, MD.

  • Wrote guest blog in Psychology Today entitled, Stress Busters...Yoga and Exercise.

  • Published in Stamford Plus Magazine: Soulmates, The Psychological Relationship Between Us and Our Pets and How They Keep Us Sane.

  • Published in Making Marriage a Success by Jaleh Donaldson.

  • Televised interview on Good Day New York about women's bodies and women's health.

  • Presented "Conquering Depression: Not a Way Out...a Way Through" lecture and "Conquering Teen Depression: Navigating Around the Pressures of Social Media."

  • Featured in "Best of Fairfield County" profile series in mental health.

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Take the next step in your healing journey by exploring Pamela’s book. Discover powerful insights, gentle practices, and life-changing wisdom that bridge Eastern and Western approaches to help you find balance, clarity, and lasting emotional well-being.

Book cover titled 'Healing Trauma from the Inside Out: Practices from the East and West' by Pamela Tinkham with Linda Mortenson, featuring a light blue background with bamboo stalks, white orchids, and smooth black stones.