About Me
Hello, I am pleased to introduce myself to you. My name is Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart. I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Health Psychology. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the State of Illinois. I am well experienced in individual therapy with adults 18 years and older. I earned my degrees (B.S., M.A. and Psy.D.) at Loyola University and the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Some of my experience includes hospital practice, residential facilities and outpatient clinics.
I have five years of intensive experience covering a wide range of concerns. These include trauma (emotional and physical), grief, depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance abuse, stress, neglect, discrimination, cultural identity difficulty, personality disorders, eating disorders, OCD, ADHD, college issues, and health issues including chronic pain, AIDS, Lupus and Diabetes across genders and age groups. In addition, I have experience working with individuals for anger management, communication problems, and relaxation and meditation for stress reduction. I enjoy working with people of all cultures.
I believe in a holistic biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment that attends to the client’s mind, body and spirit. My therapy style is integrative (motivational interviewing, psycho-dynamic, behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, DBT, EFT, and so on) collaborative and client-centered at the core. I also have clinical training and experience in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming (EMDR). My therapeutic style is interactive and driven by warmth, sensitivity and empathy. Stalwart ethical principles guide me.
Together we will develop your unique treatment plan, one that will meet your specific needs. I applaud you for seeking help. This takes strength and courage. If you are ready to take the first step, I am here to empower you and help you reach the fulfillment of a happier life.
I look forward to a rich clinical therapeutic experience with you.
With great enthusiasm,
Pamela Vernon Stewart, Psy.D., CADC, LCPC
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy
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Licensing
LCPC #180.009861 (Expires: 2023-03-31)
Reviews
Dr. Pam is very supportive and honest. Those are two things I need very much to explore my challenges that I am facing. She has an excellent way of explaining things in such a way that I can connect the dots on my own and see things in my own way and also in my own life.
I really appreciate Dr. Pam's helpful insights into my family issues. She has helped me approach solutions after years of putting off facing them. It took a long time to work toward this aspect of my counseling experience, but since it is kind of the most deeply rooted aspect of why I need therapy, that makes sense. She is very kind and supportive of me, and very compassionate and validating of my feelings especially when it comes to my family. She has helped me a lot in learning how to think about familial relationships in a way that helps me manage my expectations so I don't get hurt.
So far so good!