Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Myrna works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Myrna
Myrna Pledger is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 21 years of experience. She began her career as a community counselor and has worked across many situations common in community life. Myrna focuses on helping people navigate strong emotions and relationship challenges, including anger and trauma-related concerns.
Her early work involved children with difficult behaviors in school settings. That led her to see how individual struggles often sit inside family patterns.
Background and approach
She approaches problems as learned responses that can be understood and changed over time. Myrna blends practical tools and clear information in sessions. She often uses cognitive-behavioral ideas and acceptance-based strategies to help people notice thoughts and try new behaviors.
Her style is direct but compassionate, and she aims to make sessions feel respectful and useful. Faith matters to her work and she incorporates a Christian perspective when clients wish to include it. She says therapy is a collaborative process and tailors plans to each person's needs and goals.
Expect focused conversations, concrete steps, and encouragement to try skills between sessions. People who reach out to Myrna are looking for help with stress, anxiety, grief, addiction concerns, parenting pressures, career decisions, and recovery from abuse. She supports clients who want clear guidance, education, and practical strategies to manage life changes and intense feelings.
What Myrna works with
Everything Myrna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Myrna's practice.
- 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 lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve coping. It is practical for anxiety, trauma responses, and mood challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connection patterns and helps people develop more supported ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor a plan based on a client's goals, needs, and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or new issues arise.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a brief check-in is needed. Live chat and text are helpful for shorter exchanges, journaling between sessions, or ongoing support without scheduling a full call. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Myrna
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, parenting strain, relationship conflict, trauma and anger.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is direct, kind, and educational. Sessions mix talk, practical exercises, and tools from cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based methods.
What is her professional background?
Myrna trained as a community counselor and has over 21 years of experience working in community settings, schools, and with people facing a broad range of issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC - licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meetings?
Appointments can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.