Pamela (Pam) Skon , LICSW, LCSW

Pamela (Pam) Skon is a licensed clinician who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through what matters most and try practical steps forward. Pam uses a warm, interactive style to support people who are struggling with mood, relationships, or major life changes.

With 12 years of clinical experience, she draws on a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness tools are offered for grounding and easing worry.

Pam holds a Master of Social Work and carries both a WA Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential and an Idaho Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. She has worked with people facing trauma, emotional abuse, addictions, bipolar mood shifts, grief, parenting strain, and career stress. The list of concerns she addresses also includes ADHD, sleeping problems, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.

Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Therapy is collaborative - Pam helps clients set clear goals and tries methods that fit their life and schedule. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

People who choose Pam can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and steady support while they practice new skills. She focuses on helping clients make manageable changes that match their values and daily demands.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters and take small steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and when someone feels stuck or unsure of next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and offers practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for worry, mood challenges, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape present connections and can help with trust, abandonment concerns, and relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and what feels most usable in daily life. That collaborative process means methods can be adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes therapy more flexible. Video lets people see facial cues and do longer sessions. Phone calls can fit into a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging can be used for brief check-ins, homework, or if someone prefers typing to speaking. These options help therapy fit busy schedules and different comfort levels while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady support.