Pamela Barrigar, LCSW

Pamela Barrigar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 15 years of practice to her work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois and Arizona. Pamela emphasizes clear, practical help and a steady, respectful presence during hard moments.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to build different habits. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to help people manage strong emotions and stay connected to their values. Client-Centered Therapy and mindfulness practices shape how she listens and responds.

Sessions focus on doable steps and simple skills. Pamela helps people learn ways to calm panic, handle anger, and cope with grief or loss. She works with issues such as addiction, attention concerns, low self-esteem, and burnout from caregiving.

Pamela describes herself as non-judgmental and welcomes people from any faith background while also offering Christian counseling when clients want it. Her approach is collaborative - she helps people set practical goals and choose techniques that fit daily life.

People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work often find her style helpful. She aims to make sessions feel calm and focused so clients can practice new ways of thinking and behaving between meetings.

Her practice is based in Illinois and she offers online session options for those who need flexible scheduling.

Approaches that translate well to online sessions

CBT helps people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions often focus on clear goals, homework between meetings, and short practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values and committed action. In ACT people learn to accept difficult feelings while taking steps toward what matters to them, which can help with stress, grief, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and empathy so the person feels heard and understood. This approach supports emotional processing and helps people find their own pace for change.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques based on their goals, needs, and what feels comfortable. Choices can adjust over time as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills, phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited, chat is good for quick check-ins, and messaging supports short reflections or ongoing prompts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and daily routines, while keeping care consistent even when in-person visits are difficult.