Pamela Barrigar, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 15 years in practice

Pamela Barrigar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She brings 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149019841 · expires November 2027
LCSW, Florida: SW15199 · expires March 2027
LCSW, Georgia: CSW006709 · expires September 2026
LCSW, Missouri: 2018012129 · expires September 2027
LCSW, Arizona: LCSW-22287 · expires April 2028
NPI: 1134571672 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Pamela

Pamela Barrigar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She brings 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship concerns. She offers straightforward support and practical skills in sessions.

Pamela aims to make the first steps into therapy feel less overwhelming for someone seeking help. Pamela uses a mix of approaches to meet each person's needs. Sessions often focus on understanding what is getting in the way and building clear, usable tools for daily life.

Background and approach

She incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice and respond to strong feelings without getting swept away. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced alternatives. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her style as well, which means she listens closely and follows the person's pace and priorities.

Pamela also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need skills for managing intense emotions and improving regulation. Her work can include support for grief, addiction concerns, attention challenges, and midlife transitions. Pamela practices in Illinois and holds LCSW credentials in Arizona and Illinois.

She welcomes people from many faith backgrounds and aims to be non-judgmental in sessions. Her focus is on practical steps and steady support rather than complex jargon. People who want clear strategies, calm guidance, and a collaborative approach may find her style helpful.

She emphasizes simple, manageable actions and a steady pace to match each person’s readiness for change.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Pamela names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Pamela commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values, even when emotions are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions guided by the person's priorities and pace. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting working relationship. Pamela will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and comfort level rather than prescribing a single path.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face interaction and teaching skills. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can help with brief questions, check-ins, or ongoing support between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while still working with a licensed professional.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Pamela help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear skills and steady support. She mixes listening with tools people can use between sessions.

What is her clinical background?

Pamela has 15 years of experience working in behavioral health settings and with individuals facing a range of life stressors and diagnoses.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and is based in Illinois, with LCSW credentials in Arizona and Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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