Pamela (Pam) Skon, LICSW, LCSW
Therapist in Idaho
Pamela (Pam) Skon is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes.
- Licensed inWashington, Idaho
- License61114997, LCSW-39812
- NPI 1912325713
- Experience12+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Pamela
Pamela (Pam) Skon is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She writes and speaks plainly with warmth and respect, aiming to make difficult conversations feel manageable. Pam uses a practical, interactive style to help people find their strengths and take concrete steps forward.
She brings 12 years of experience and a background in social work to each session. Pam blends Attachment-based ideas with cognitive behavioral and client-centered approaches to address patterns that keep people stuck.
Background and approach
She works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar and mood challenges, grief, parenting strain, and ADHD-related struggles. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Pam helps clients notice patterns in relationships and behavior, try small experiments, and practice new ways of coping.
Mindfulness techniques and acceptance strategies are used alongside more direct skills work when helpful. Pam earned a Master’s degree in social work and holds both a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW). She is licensed in Washington as a LICSW and in Idaho as an LCSW and practices from Idaho.
Her approach is collaborative: she partners with each person to shape goals and to pick methods that fit their life. People who want straightforward feedback, emotional support, and practical tools often find this style useful.
Credentials
- LICSW (Washington)
- License 61114997 · expires December 2027
- LCSW (Idaho)
- License LCSW-39812 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1912325713 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Pamela lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Pamela names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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 attachment, ACT, and CBT work online
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current ways of relating. Online sessions use conversation and reflection to notice these patterns and try new ways of connecting and responding.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters and taking committed steps toward those values. In practice this may involve brief exercises in session and between-session experiments to build movement toward chosen goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thought and behavior patterns that worsen mood or anxiety and then tests new ways of thinking and acting. CBT tools are often taught in straightforward steps and practiced as homework between meetings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which give flexibility for different schedules and situations. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and texting are helpful for check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers writing to talk. These options make it easier to maintain consistency while working on attachment patterns, acceptance skills, and behavior change.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can be addressed here?
Pam works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, relationship and family problems, grief, sleeping issues, parenting struggles, anger, and career or life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is warm and interactive. Sessions combine attachment-informed perspectives with cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and acceptance strategies to build skills and insight.
What is Pam's background and experience?
She has 12 years of clinical experience and a Master’s degree in social work. Her work has included helping people with mood disorders, trauma, addictions, and self-esteem issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Pam holds LICSW and LCSW credentials. She is licensed as a LICSW in Washington and as an LCSW in Idaho, and she practices from Idaho.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Pam?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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