Myrna Pledger, LCPC

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Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

Details

Name	Myrna Pledger
Credentials	LCPC
Based in	Illinois
Licensed in	Illinois
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	21

About Myrna

Myrna Pledger is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with 21 years of experience. She brings a practical, faith-informed perspective to therapy and aims to help people make real changes in their lives. Her style is direct, kind, and focused on solutions that fit each person.

Myrna began her work as a community counselor and spent early years supporting children with difficult behavior in school settings. Those experiences shaped her view that individual struggles often sit inside family and community systems.

Background and approach

She looks at patterns learned in relationships and how those patterns affect daily life. She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and career stress. She also addresses challenges like avoidant or dependent personality traits, codependency, and recovery after narcissistic abuse.

Myrna weaves Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques into her sessions. She describes her approach as truth-based and educational, and she adapts plans to each person’s goals and beliefs. Faith is part of her practice for clients who want it; she acknowledges spiritual beliefs and can incorporate them into conversations when requested.

Her focus is on helping people build coping skills, understand relationship patterns, and take practical steps toward healthier daily life. Myrna encourages anyone ready for change to reach out and begin the process of rebuilding confidence, improving relationships, and managing life transitions.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Myrna works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Myrna among the ways she works.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Myrna among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Myrna among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Myrna among the ways she works.
Jungian Therapy: Listed by Myrna among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Myrna among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Myrna among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Myrna among the ways she works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Myrna among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Myrna directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Myrna directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and building understanding from the client's perspective; it aims to help people name their priorities and feel heard while they decide next steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills for noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports values-based action when coping with anxiety, depression, or life changes. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationship patterns affect present-day bonds and can help people change how they connect and set boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose and adapt methods based on the client's goals, cultural background, and what feels most useful in sessions. That negotiation continues as progress unfolds so the plan stays relevant and practical.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different rhythms of life. Video is useful for deeper sessions where seeing expressions matters. Phone sessions can fit into a tight schedule or require less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can be used for short check-ins, tracking progress, or when a quick thought needs to be shared between sessions. These formats make it easier to connect from different places and to maintain momentum while working on change.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is truth-based, educational, and kind. She focuses on practical steps and tailors conversations to each person's needs.

What is her background and experience?

She trained as a community counselor and has worked in school and community settings; she brings 21 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential (LCPC) and is based in Illinois.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she use?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first appointment according to therapist availability.

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