Myrna Pledger, LCPC
Therapist in Illinois
Myrna Pledger is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with 21 years of experience.
- Licensed inIllinois
- License180.006251
- NPI 1750857942
- Experience21+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Myrna
Myrna Pledger is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with 21 years of experience. She began her career as a community counselor and has worked with a wide range of concerns. Myrna approaches therapy with a faith-informed perspective and aims to help people move toward healthier relationships and greater emotional balance.
She often frames problems as patterns that begin in families and communities. That view guides how she talks about issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain.
Background and approach
She has particular experience helping people who describe having been harmed by others with narcissistic traits, and she supports those recovering from emotional or physical abuse. Myrna uses practical, truth-based conversations. Sessions focus on education, practical skills, and solutions rather than labels.
She blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, and attachment-related thinking to match each person’s needs. Her style is direct but kind, and she says she treats people as she would want to be treated.
For parents and caregivers, she offers guidance on parenting and family stress while addressing related issues like grief, addiction, anger, and career strain. She also helps people wrestling with isolation, codependency, commitment concerns, and self-esteem challenges. Myrna invites people ready to make changes to take a first step.
She works with each person to create a tailored plan and practical next steps toward coping, healing, and rebuilding trust in themselves and others.
Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.006251 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1750857942 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Myrna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Dependent personality
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Myrna names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Attachment-based thinking focuses on how early relationships shape patterns in close connections. Online sessions can use this frame to spot those patterns and practice new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify values and take action despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it often uses short exercises and homework that translate well to video or messaging. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration so people feel heard and can shape goals at their own pace during any digital session.Figuring out which approach fits is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about needs, values, and goals, and then suggest a blend of methods to try. That plan can change over time as progress and preferences become clearer.
Online sessions offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging can support quick check-ins, coping exercises, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and caregiving routines.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family strain, addictions, grief, parenting, and related concerns.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is truth-based and educationally focused with a kind tone. She blends practical skill work and talk therapy to build coping tools and clarity.
What is her background and experience?
She has 21 years of experience and began as a community counselor. She has worked with people facing a wide range of behaviors and family dynamics.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person best.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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