LCSW

Pamela Barrigar, LCSW

Experience15 years
LocationIllinois
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Pamela

Pamela Barrigar is an LCSW with 15 years of clinical experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to support clients working through issues such as depression, anger, grief, addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

Pamela’s years in practice include work with aging and geriatric concerns, relationship and communication problems, and crises like divorce, domestic violence, and post-traumatic stress.

Her style blends practical skills with empathic listening; she uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behavior, DBT strategies for emotion regulation, and client-centered principles to keep therapy focused on each person’s values and goals.

Pamela describes therapy as collaborative and nonjudgmental, and she aims to help people build coping skills, reduce distress, and pursue clearer life purpose. Based in Illinois and licensed as an LCSW, she meets clients where they are and supports steps toward meaningful change.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take purposeful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present; it is often used for stress, anxiety, and challenges related to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical skills for depression, panic, and problem-solving. Mindfulness-based techniques support moment-to-moment awareness and can reduce reactivity to stress while improving emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Pamela works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, blending strategies as required and adjusting the plan based on progress and personal preferences. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping treatment goals and the techniques used to reach them.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels with remote care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of therapy, practice skills between sessions, and access support from wherever the client is located within the therapist’s service area.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Pamela works with a broad range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses related issues like communication problems, isolation, and life purpose.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

She blends client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques such as CBT and DBT to teach coping skills and support emotional regulation. The approach emphasizes collaboration and tailoring methods to each person’s goals.

What is her professional background and experience level?

She has 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working across many clinical concerns and populations over that time.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Pamela is an LCSW licensed in Arizona as AZ LCSW LCSW-22287 and in Illinois as IL LCSW 149019841, and she practices from Illinois.

Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she offer?

She provides several online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with her?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Self esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Arizona

Languages

English

What Pamela can help with

Pamela Barrigar works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, and coping with life changes.

Pamela works with individuals of all ages.

Pamela works with individuals of all ages with depression and stress.

How Pamela approaches therapy

Pamela's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Pamela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois, with 15 years of clinical experience.