About

Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart is a clinical psychologist and counselor who brings a blend of academic training and long-standing clinical practice to her work with adults. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Health Psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois as well as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She provides individual therapy to clients age 18 and older.

Dr. Stewart earned her B.S., M.A., and Psy.D. at Loyola University and the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Her career has included roles in hospital settings, residential treatment facilities, and outpatient clinics, and she has 24 years of clinical experience overall, including five years of particularly intensive work addressing a broad range of concerns.

Her clinical expertise spans trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety and stress, addictions, family and relationship conflicts, anger management, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, intimacy and communication issues, self-esteem and career-related difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also works with LGBT clients and with people coping with life changes and chronic health concerns.

She uses a holistic biopsychosocial framework that attends to mind, body, and spirit, and practices an integrative, client-centered approach drawing on motivational interviewing, psychodynamic perspectives, behavioral and cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotion-focused work. Dr. Stewart has clinical training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and brings warmth, sensitivity, and empathy to an interactive therapeutic style. She is guided by steadfast ethical principles and collaborates with each person to design an individualized treatment plan that meets their specific needs.

Dr. Stewart welcomes those ready to take a first step toward improved wellbeing and is committed to empowering clients as they work toward a more fulfilling life.

Location:
Illinois, United States
Years Experience:
24
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Anger, Depression, Family, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Dissociation, Divorce, Eating, Forgiveness, Grief, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young 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

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: IL LCPC 180.009861
  • NPI Number: 1164044798
  • License: LCPC (Illinois) #180.009861 exp 2027-03-31

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How much experience does Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart have?

Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart has 24 years of experience in providing therapy services.

Is Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart holds an Illinois license as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), registration number 180.009861.

In which languages does Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart provide therapy?

Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart located?

Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart 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 Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

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, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.