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Pamela Barrigar, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Anger management help
About Pamela
Pamela Barrigar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience based in Illinois. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, and challenges such as ADHD and addiction. She also supports people dealing with life transitions, caregiving and aging issues, and problems like codependency and communication breakdowns.
Her approach is practical and skill-focused. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices. Sessions tend to involve noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding to situations. Homework and short-term skills practice are often part of the work.
Pamela describes herself as a Christian counselor but works with people from all faith backgrounds without judgment. She emphasizes straightforward communication and clear goals for sessions. Many clients come for help with anger management, panic, shame, or coping with major life changes.
She has experience across a wide range of concerns including bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, domestic violence issues, and midlife or life-purpose questions. Pamela often helps people sort out patterns related to control, commitment, or isolation and to build more consistent routines.
Her background includes practice under the LCSW credential in multiple states, and she frames therapy as a collaborative problem-solving process focused on concrete strategies and steady progress.
How CBT, ACT and Client-Centered Work Online
Pamela draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions focus on clear problems, practical exercises, and brief assignments to try between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people clarify values and accept difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful action. Client-centered methods emphasize listening and reflecting back concerns so the client can set the pace and goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pamela will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, ACT, client-centered listening, or a mix makes sense for their goals and situation. That decision is based on the client’s needs, preferences, and progress rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since specific online formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that focus on skills practice without extra time away from home or work. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, mindfulness practice, and behavioral experiments to work well in virtual appointments, and the therapist will discuss practical setup and expectations at the first meeting.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Pamela commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, ADHD, addiction, and related problems such as codependency and communication difficulties.
How would she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and then practices alternative responses in session and through short homework exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with people across a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is listed with an Illinois practice location.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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