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Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Pamela is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Pamela. View 19 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

Dr. Vernon Stewart has only been working with me for a few weeks and I am already noticing a difference with the tips and helpful insights to subjects that I knew nothing about, nor did I have the right questions for. This wonderfully dedicated doctor is helping me understand me better and with the sessions, classes, worksheets, and journaling I have no doubt I will be the best me.

Reviewed December 2024

Dr. Pam is awesome. Constantly reinforces the good in my life, and does her best when navigating the challenges I’ve faced in my past. She is truly knowledgeable & a huge help for me right now. I am really happy I have her to talk to!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Pamela

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCPC

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 ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster

Treatment 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

Licenses

Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164044798.

  • LCPC · Illinois · 180.009861 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

19 reviews

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Dr. Vernon Stewart has only been working with me for a few weeks and I am already noticing a difference with the tips and helpful insights to subjects that I knew nothing about, nor did I have the right questions for. This wonderfully dedicated doctor is helping me understand me better and with the sessions, classes, worksheets, and journaling I have no doubt I will be the best me.

Reviewed December 2024

Dr. Pam is awesome. Constantly reinforces the good in my life, and does her best when navigating the challenges I’ve faced in my past. She is truly knowledgeable & a huge help for me right now. I am really happy I have her to talk to!

Reviewed November 2024

Dr. Stewart is amazing! she's by far the best therapist I have ever talked to. She helped me through years of trauma and depression. Without her i wouldn't be were i am today.

Reviewed August 2024

I believe Dr. Stewart wants the best for me and she wants to make sure that i am a safe place and listens to my needs. I love that she wants to know everything about me and wants to make sure she is doing everything she can to make me feel comfortable. Also like that she responds to messages pretty fast.

Reviewed June 2024

Dr. Stewart has a way of supporting and validating the life experiences I have discussed in session. She brings a valuable perspective along with her expertise to assist me in implementing change in my life. She is wonderful to work with and I truly enjoy the sessions we have.

Reviewed April 2024

dr. pam is so kind and patient with me. i really appreciate the help shes offered me. and she listens and makes me feel good about myself.

Reviewed March 2024

Dr. Vernon Stewart is a well qualified therapist. Dr. Steward has help me in leaps and bounds. She knows how to get to the roots of any situation whether it’s good or bad. Dr. Vernon Stewart teaches you many difference techniques that help you use a wise mind to sort out facts and handle life. Dr. Pam help me to focus and find solutions on my own terms. She will also teach you breathing and meditation exercises which has help improve my mental health as well as my physical health. Dr. Vernon Steward is a GEM, I would recommend her as an expert in her field for all ages!

Reviewed February 2024

Dr. Vernon Stewart has been the best therapist I've seen on the multiple years I have been on here. She's very attentive and responds and even checks in throughout the weeks during sessions.

Reviewed May 2023

Dr. Vernon Stewart has been very helpful in teaching me how to manage stress, anxieties and other life pains. She has help me grow emotionally strong and standup for myself in a productive and safe way within a short period. She is helping me navigate a part of my life that I have been struggling with for a long time. Helping me to pull out what has been there all awhile, strength! Dr. Vernon doesn’t give you the answers to your problems but takes the time to help you figure things out using various therapeutic exercises, including verbal examples, deep questions that makes you think and see things in different ways, printout and books on subjects she discuss with you to help you be more aware and informed. Dr. Steward has many talent in her field including grief counseling. I had been putting this review off because I rather keep her to myself but that would be selfish. (smile) I am writing this review to let everyone know that it is still caring, well qualified people in the world to guide us to BetterHealth mentally, spiritually, emotionally and physically like Dr. Vernon Steward. I would recommend her for all ages.

Reviewed March 2023

Dr. Pam is amazing, she's so caring and has extremely good input on a lot of situations your dealing with.

Reviewed September 2022

Dr. Pam is a straight up godsend. My self awareness and mental health skills grew by leaps and bounds through our sessions. She is compassionate, caring, and firm. I've never had such a wonderful and qualified therapist. For anyone who can afford weekly sessions, I can't recommend Dr. Pam enough.

Reviewed July 2022

Dr. Vernon gets me. She takes the time to listen to your story, gets on your level, and tells you how it is. All while being supportive and empathetic. It took me years to find a therapist I clicked with and I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed April 2022

Dr. Vernon Stewart is just the person I need to help navigate through life’s obstacles. She has been very consistent and really listens. I would definitely recommend her.

Reviewed April 2022

Better help is amazing.

Reviewed March 2022

really happy to be working with her again

Reviewed December 2021

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.

Reviewed July 2021

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.

Reviewed February 2021

Dr. Pam has helped me begin the work of understanding where my anxiety comes from and why I need to overcome certain things. She’s kind, respectful and works very hard to tailor our sessions productively.

Reviewed November 2020

So far so good!

Reviewed July 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart speak?

Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart have?

Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart has 7 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart licensed to practice?

Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart offer?

Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart offers clients 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, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart?

Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Pamela Vernon Stewart?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.