Pamela Slater

Dr. Pamela Slater embodies the courage it takes to initiate personal change and seeks to guide clients on their transformative journeys. She believes that the most successful therapeutic outcomes arise from a strong relationship that aligns with the unique style, approach, and expertise of the therapist. Dr. Slater collaborates closely with her clients to facilitate the changes they desire in their relationships, self-awareness, behavior patterns, and emotional well-being. Her approach is characterized by being active, supportive, warm, respectful, compassionate, and focused on clients' strengths. With her eclectic and integrative methods, she empowers individuals to discover effective solutions. Dr. Slater is particularly passionate about assisting clients through challenging transitions, such as divorce and its aftermath, single parenting, retirement, and the aging process. Additionally, she offers guidance to parents facing child-rearing challenges and supports teachers navigating personal and professional difficulties. With over 30 years of experience, including her role as Counseling Director at a girls' boarding school, she has cultivated a particular affinity for working with preteens, teens, college students, and young adults as they confront social, family, identity, and professional challenges during their transitions into higher education and the workforce. Dr. Slater is equally committed to consulting with independent schools on a comprehensive array of issues.