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Pamela (Pam) Skon

LICSW, LCSW

Pamela (Pam) Skon , LICSW, LCSW

Therapist in Idaho

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About Pamela

Pamela (Pam) Skon is a licensed social worker with 12 years of clinical experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, relationship concerns, and a range of life transitions. She earned a Master of Social Work with an emphasis in counseling in 2009 and holds both LICSW and LCSW credentials - LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, indicating advanced training and clinical licensure.

Pam’s counseling style is warm and interactive. She blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic, client-centered principles and other therapeutic perspectives to tailor care to each person’s needs. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with a focus on helping people recognize and build on their existing strengths.

Over her career she has worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, parenting and family challenges, attachment and abandonment concerns, and issues related to identity and relationships. She also supports those coping with chronic pain, life changes, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

Clients can expect an approach that combines practical skills with empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting. Her training and years of practice inform a professional, grounded approach to support and growth.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and situations that involve painful emotions or uncertainty. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it provides practical tools for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that developed in early life and how they affect current relationships, which can help with grief, relationship difficulties, adoption and foster care concerns, and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Pamela works collaboratively with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, then adapts methods from these approaches to create a personalized plan. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy fits both the person and the situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and daily life and allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support even when in-person visits are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Pamela (Pam) Skon have?

Pamela (Pam) Skon has 12 years of clinical experience.

Is Pamela (Pam) Skon a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. License details are WA LICSW 61114997 and ID LCSW LCSW-39812.

In which languages does Pamela (Pam) Skon provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Pamela (Pam) Skon located?

She is located in Idaho.

How can I work with Pamela (Pam) Skon as my therapist?

You can work with Pamela (Pam) Skon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Pamela (Pam) Skon work with international clients?

She does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Pamela (Pam) Skon cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Washington, Idaho

Languages

English

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