Therapist in Encinitas, California Pamela Sachs, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 6-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Pamela Sachs, MSW, LCSW
Pamela Sachs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her MSW degree in 1984 from Boston University, and was licensed in the state of California in 1987.
Pamela’s career in San Diego County includes working with children, adults and couples in a variety of treatment settings. Having developed integrated behavioral health programs, she was motivated to evolve her practice into a holistic treatment approach, partnering with her clients to move toward emotional, physical and spiritual wellness.
Pamela utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and strength based practices to assist her clients in achieving their goals.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, the arts, camping, hiking and gardening.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- LGBTQ+
- Women
Education
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Boston University
Professional | 1984
Boston, MA, US
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University of Michigan
Undergraduate | 1981
Ann Arbor, MI, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Pamela Sachs. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Pamela Sachs generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Pamela Sachs's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Pamela Sachs:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Pamela Sachs is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Pamela Sachs works at:
Yes, Pamela Sachs does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Pamela Sachs is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: