Therapist profile
Pamela Barrigar, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with PamelaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Pamela
Pamela Barrigar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona and Illinois with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and other life changes. She also addresses grief, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses client-centered methods to listen and clarify what matters most. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior strategies for emotional regulation. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas appear in how she helps people build daily routines and values-based goals.
Sessions focus on clear goals and skills you can try between meetings. She speaks plain language and helps people practice new ways of handling conflict, communication problems, or the stress of parenting and caregiving. Work may include brief skills practice, paperwork for tracking progress, and setting small, realistic steps.
Pamela notes a Christian counseling background but works with people from all faiths without judgment. Her clinical lens includes attention to midlife shifts, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, and recovery from trauma or domestic violence.
People usually begin by outlining a current problem, setting short-term goals, and agreeing on next steps. The therapist will adapt methods as needed while keeping sessions focused and practical.
How sessions work
How Pamela uses therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed actions that match those values. It helps when someone is wrestling with meaning, life purpose, or repeated avoidance that gets in the way of daily life.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can name what matters. It’s useful when someone needs space to sort feelings about a relationship, parenting role, or a painful life change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pamela will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She adjusts techniques over time based on progress and preference, and she explains options in plain terms so you can weigh them.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people like online sessions because they can fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when life is busy. If you have questions about how sessions will run or what to expect, mention them on the initial matching questionnaire and they can be clarified before the first meeting.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She helps individuals deal with relationship strain, communication problems, parenting stress, and family-related grief or separation concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using clear goals, skills practice, and worksheets to track progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, trauma, and behavior concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and Illinois and practices from Illinois.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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