- Anger management skills
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Pamela
Pamela Barrigar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship concerns. She also supports those facing trauma, grief, addiction, ADHD, and life transitions.
Pamela offers straightforward, person-focused sessions that draw on several evidence-based approaches. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness techniques are part of her toolkit when emotion regulation and coping skills are needed.
Her background includes work across clinical settings helping adults with self-esteem, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, panic, and post-traumatic stress. Pamela notes experience with aging and geriatric issues, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, and forgiveness and shame work.
Pamela practices as a Christian counselor while working with people from many faiths without judgment. She describes beginning therapy as a hard step and frames the first sessions as practical conversations about goals and what the person wants to change.
Sessions focus on concrete skills and self-reflection. People who want clear tools for managing anger, improving communication, or reducing anxiety will find a direct, skills-based approach. The therapist and client work together to set priorities and try small, doable steps between sessions.
Therapeutic approaches you can use in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when anger ties into guilt, shame, or a sense of lost purpose. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions and clarify what matters most. Pamela treats finding the right approach as a shared task. She will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That way the plan evolves from session to session rather than being fixed up front. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, school, or caregiving. It also lets people use shorter check-ins when time is tight, choose audio-only if bandwidth is limited, or keep a consistent meeting without travel. Therapists and licensed professionals generally use these options to reduce disruption and maintain steady progress while teaching practical skills for managing anger and stress.Areas of expertise
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with problems such as anger management, resentment, and related stress that affect relationships and daily life.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines Client-Centered listening with CBT and DBT techniques and uses mindfulness to teach practical coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
Pamela has 15 years of experience working with adults across a range of mood and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and Illinois and practices from Illinois.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.