Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart, LCPC
Experienced Illinois counselor specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma and relationships
- Addiction and recovery
- Stress and anxiety
About Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart
Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart is a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than two decades of experience working with adults. She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology with a minor in health psychology and completed a B.S. and M.A. at Loyola University and advanced clinical training at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Her clinical background includes hospital practice, residential treatment settings, and outpatient clinics, giving her broad exposure to diverse care environments.
She addresses a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, stress and anger management, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and bipolar-related issues, and challenges tied to caregiving, chronic illness, or life transitions. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, blended-family dynamics, body image and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue. Her work spans cultural backgrounds and gender identities, and she offers therapeutic support tailored to adults 18 years and older.
Her clinical approach is integrative and client-centered, combining motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical strategies, emotionally-focused interventions, and trauma-focused methods such as EMDR when appropriate. She emphasizes a biopsychosocial perspective that attends to mind, body, and spirit, and collaborates with clients to develop individualized treatment plans guided by warmth, sensitivity, and ethical practice.
She addresses a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, stress and anger management, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and bipolar-related issues, and challenges tied to caregiving, chronic illness, or life transitions. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, blended-family dynamics, body image and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue. Her work spans cultural backgrounds and gender identities, and she offers therapeutic support tailored to adults 18 years and older.
Her clinical approach is integrative and client-centered, combining motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical strategies, emotionally-focused interventions, and trauma-focused methods such as EMDR when appropriate. She emphasizes a biopsychosocial perspective that attends to mind, body, and spirit, and collaborates with clients to develop individualized treatment plans guided by warmth, sensitivity, and ethical practice.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart have?
Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart has 24 years of experience.
Is Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCPC credential - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: IL LCPC 180.009861.
In which languages does Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart work with international clients?
Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on providing empathy, acceptance, and collaborative support so clients can explore values and goals - it is often helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learn practical skills to cope with anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. EMDR is a trauma-informed approach aimed at helping people process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions when appropriate.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, try different strategies, and tailor interventions so the approach fits the client’s goals and preferences. Adjustments and combined methods are common as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and access. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide an audio-only option, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins, planning, and tools between appointments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments while working with licensed professionals and therapists.
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