Licensed clinical social worker recordIdaho
Pamela (Pam) Skon, LICSW, LCSW
Idaho
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and stress
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence 61114997
- Licensed in Idaho
- LCSW, licence LCSW-39812
- NPI
- 1912325713
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Idaho
These details come from information Pamela supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and bipolar
- CBT and mindfulness
About Pamela
Pamela (Pam) Skon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW in Washington and an LCSW licensed in Idaho, with 12 years of practice experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders such as bipolar, addictions, and a range of relationship and life-change concerns. She also addresses parenting stresses, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and LGBT issues.
Pam takes a practical, conversational approach. Sessions are interactive and grounded in everyday problems. She uses clear methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
Her background includes a master’s degree in social work with an emphasis in counseling. Over a dozen years Pam has worked with people coping with emotional or physical trauma, abuse, and challenging life transitions. She also supports people dealing with financial stress, career questions, and chronic health issues.
In sessions she blends client-centered listening with techniques drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas. That means she pays attention to values, relationships, and practical behavior steps that can reduce daily strain.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, skill practice, and realistic planning. Pam encourages small, manageable steps that fit into busy lives and family responsibilities.
Her experience includes work across a wide range of concerns - from anger and impulsivity to adoption- and foster-related issues. People who want help sorting priorities, setting limits, or coping with loss will find focused, down-to-earth help.
BHow sessions work
How Pam uses evidence-based approaches in remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions in line with those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes because it focuses on purposeful steps rather than only changing thoughts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills for reducing worry, improving sleep, and managing mood swings by testing unhelpful thoughts and building new habits.
Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how early and current relationships affect feelings and reactions. It can help when relationship patterns, abandonment concerns, or attachment issues make it hard to trust or feel steady.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that make sense for their life, and adjust approaches if something is not helping. That collaborative planning helps match techniques to real-world needs.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also allow for focused skill practice between meetings so progress can be built into everyday routines.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington, Idaho
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses an interactive, practical style combining cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-informed ideas.
How long has she been practicing?
Pamela has 12 years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, mood difficulties, and life transitions.
Which credentials and states of licensure does she hold?
She holds WA LICSW and ID LCSW credentials and practices from Idaho.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers