Myrna Pledger, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

About Myrna

Myrna Pledger is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than 21 years of experience working in Illinois. She trained as a community counselor and has long worked with families and individuals facing everyday struggles. Her background includes helping children with behavioral issues in school and supporting families when one member's difficulties affect the whole household.

Myrna views many problems as learned within family systems or influenced by inherited tendencies.

Background and approach

She has particular experience with survivors of narcissistic abuse, including mental, spiritual, and physical harm. Her work has also addressed depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, and trauma. Her style is straightforward, educational, and kind.

She brings a faith-based perspective for clients who want it and describes her approach as truth-based and solutions focused. She uses cognitive-behavioral methods among other approaches and adapts sessions to each person or family's situation. In sessions she aims to present practical examples and teach skills rather than rely on labels.

She emphasizes respect and the same care she would expect if in a client's position. This approach is intended to help people develop tools for better coping, improved relationships, and clearer decision making. Myrna offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging.

To begin a working relationship she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that fit their needs.

Approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match their values. It often suits people facing anxiety, stress, and life changes who want clear steps to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with daily stress.

Myrna views therapeutic choices as a collaborative process. She will talk with clients about their goals, explain different approaches, and help decide which methods fit best for their family or personal situation. That plan can be adjusted over time as progress and needs change.

Online therapy offers flexibility for parents and busy households. Video calls let people see facial cues and share in-depth conversations from home. Phone sessions provide an option when video is not convenient, and live chat or text messaging supports shorter check-ins or continued practice between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit regular work on relationships, parenting, and coping skills into a busy life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Myrna works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy issues, anger, and self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a truth-based, educational, and kind style. Sessions focus on practical solutions, teaching skills, and tailoring the approach to each person or family's needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 21 years of experience working as a counselor in community settings and with families across many issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with Illinois license IL LCPC 180.006251 and practices from Illinois.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 21 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English

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