Therapist profile
Pamela Barrigar, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149019841; LCSW, Florida / SW15199; LCSW, Georgia / CSW006709; LCSW, Missouri / 2018012129 ; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-22287
- NPI1134571672
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT skills
- DBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Pamela
Pamela Barrigar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona and Illinois with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and life changes. Pamela also supports those facing addiction, grief, relationship and self-esteem concerns, and attention-related challenges.
Her approach blends several practical therapies. She uses client-centered methods to follow a person's priorities and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness techniques are used to manage strong emotions and reactive patterns.
Pamela notes that many people find the first step into therapy difficult. In sessions she listens for how feelings show up day to day, then looks for concrete skills to reduce reactivity and increase choices. Sessions often focus on short-term coping tools and on building longer-term strategies for handling repeated patterns.
She works with people across a broad range of concerns, including aging-related issues, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, and post-traumatic stress. Pamela also addresses panic, bipolar-related struggles, resentment, and issues such as forgiveness, guilt, and isolation.
Her style is direct and practical. Clients can expect collaborative problem-solving, skills practice, and attention to values and goals. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the service pathway provided.
How sessions work
Approaches to emotion and behavior change online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when anger or avoidance is getting in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns and reduce reactivity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when strong emotions are present.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Pamela will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily demands. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed rather than committing to a fixed method up front.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as current options are shown during scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people use quieter settings or lower bandwidth options. Licensed professionals can guide pacing and homework so skills are practical and usable between sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Pamela works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and related concerns such as grief, relationship problems, addiction, ADHD, and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends client-centered listening with practical skill-building from CBT and DBT, plus mindfulness practices to manage strong emotions.
How long has she been practicing?
Pamela has about 15 years of clinical experience working with people across a range of concerns and life stages.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and Illinois and is listed as practicing from Illinois.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.