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Myrna Pledger, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Myrna is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Myrna. View 32 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

Myrna is the best

Reviewed August 2024

Myrna truly listens to understand, not just respond. She is very honest which I appreciate. She holds me accountable and checks in regularly based off of what we have spoken about.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Myrna

  • 21 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCPC

I was trained as a Community Counselor and as such, I am prepared to work with the issues and concerns that occur with individuals and families in the community, and everyone lives in a community. As you can imagine, there are not many individual situations I have not encountered. In the beginning of my career, I worked with children behaving violently or inappropriately in school environments primarily. I realized that the child experiencing mental health difficulties is a member of a family experiencing mental health difficulties as a system. I believe that most maladaptive behavior is learned from the family environment or may be from inherited tendencies. I also believe that many problems you see in both children and adults are the results of having to be in close proximity to someone who is a narcissist or someone who is exhibiting enough narcissistic traits to be dangerous to those with whom they associate.

I am licensed in the state of Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have over 10 years of experience working as a Counselor. I specialize in treating survivors of narcissistic abuse both mental, spiritual and physical. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I am faith-based as I myself believe it is important to recognize The Creator when attempting to offer help to His people.

My therapy style is truth-based, educationally focused and kind. I believe in treating anyone in the manner that I would want to be treated if I was in their situation. I don't believe in labels, but I do believe in presenting examples of others who have overcome similar circumstances. I am primarily faith or Christian based. I am solutions focused and combine cognitive-behavioral and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

Myrna Pledger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750857942.

  • LCPC · Illinois · 180.006251 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Myrna Pledger

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

32 reviews

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Myrna is the best

Reviewed August 2024

Myrna truly listens to understand, not just respond. She is very honest which I appreciate. She holds me accountable and checks in regularly based off of what we have spoken about.

Reviewed August 2024

I like talking with her. It’s like talking with a member of the church or maybe a grandma or wise auntie

Reviewed July 2024

I've been working with Myrna for nearly two years and her support and wisdom have been invaluable to me.

Reviewed June 2024

Matched me with the best therapist I could ask for

Reviewed March 2024

Myrna offered guidance in a way that is relevant and relatable to my understanding and sensibility.

Reviewed March 2024

Myrna has been an absolutely invaluable and foundational part of my healing journey. I couldn't recommend her more highly.

Reviewed February 2024

Myrna provided me with perspective which has challenged my outlook on life that has empowered me. She's a patient listener and constantly checks in through the chat which I find extremely useful. It makes all the difference to communicate with your therapist outside the live session. I also feel like she's guided my spirituality and how faith has played a role in my healing and journey to bettering myself. I'm really glad I reached out to BetterHelp and found a therapist who was so real and so kind.

Reviewed December 2023

Myrna, is an excellent listener. She never interrupts and she is encouraging. I appreciate how well she is able to provide feedback and provide a great deal of concern and care for me.

Reviewed December 2023

I"ve had 3 sessions with Myrna! The first session was to proactively spot-check my emotional wellness as I embraced the dating world, I recently completed a few years of heavy inner work post-trauma and felt the need to spot-check myself. If anything to ensure I was not being reckless with my heart. Second session was identifying blind spots and third session was opening up about family trauma in hopes to identify character nuances *potentially* preventing me from healthy partnership. Myrna has been gentle in feedback and firm in her approach. Reassurance of new concepts. Reminders of current social norms. Raised eyebrows on maintaining healthy standards. She caught me masking and embraced my shifts with curiosity and consistency. Myrna is versed with family dynamics, biracial homes, role reversal et al, and helps shed light on areas to work on (or be gentle towards). Results focused. Thank you!

Reviewed November 2023

Myrna has helped me a great deal.made me see things in different ways. Made me realize how I perceive things. Many great things I learned about myself also. Thank you myrna

Reviewed November 2023

In a word, Myrna is wonderful.

Reviewed November 2023

Myrna is the reason I see Purpose in life . She became my GPS. In life . She very positive and informative . Myrna is the face of therapy . I recommend her to all my friends and family . I don’t know where i Would be in life if I wouldn’t had therapy with Myrna

Reviewed September 2023

She's very personable and our conversations lead to discoveries. She puts things into perspective for me!

Reviewed August 2023

She is amazing

Reviewed July 2023

I have been using better help for about 3-4 years and it took me multiple therapist to find her but I think she is the one for me. I feel better after every session. I have clarity and less stress. She listens to me and she is not judgmental about my life and experiences. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us

Reviewed July 2023

I have only had 1 actual appointment with her. We have communicated several times on the better help site. She is very helpful she sends me information and helps supply information on my future goals. It took a lot for me to get to this point just to be able to talk to someone and with her gentleness and her comforting voice she makes opening up easy. I am glad that the powers that be connected Mrs Pledger to me

Reviewed June 2023

Seeking therapy for the very first time was a bit scary and intimidating. I was worried I wouldn't connect with my therapist or that it would be hard to express my feelings to someone I have never met. I was so lucky to have found Myrna! She has been extremely kind during this process. She has helped me feel validated and has assisted me in dealing with my day-to-day anxiety and family conflicts. She is great listener, provides great feedback, and has helped me think outside the box. Every time I speak with Myrna, I feel so much better and lighter. She has become my weekly dose of mental medicine :)

Reviewed June 2023

Myrna is a great listener and very supportive. She makes you feel comfortable, keeps in touch and provides strategies and points of view that are very helpful.

Reviewed June 2023

Myrna is wonderful and has really helped me get through a tough year. She's been invaluable, and I'm very grateful to her.

Reviewed May 2023

She is a great listener and I appreciate how much she is in tune with what I am going through.

Reviewed February 2023

Myrna is patient, wise and has a lot of tools in her toolbox. A great therapist!

Reviewed January 2023

Myrna is great. She was very helpful when I was in a dark place.

Reviewed January 2023

Other therapists often fail to read the paragraphs of thoughts that I so carefully lay out for them. Then they annoy me with questions like "How does that make you feel" (as if we are in a movie or something). I know Myrna reads everything I sent her. She has an excellent ability to recall information and her responses gave me reasons to think deeply about.

Reviewed January 2023

She’s great

Reviewed November 2022

Myrna was great! Very helpful with ideas to combat anxiety. She was very knowledgeable and comforting.

Reviewed November 2022

Myrna provides quality time and consultation. She is very patient, knowledgeable and very thorough in her guidance.

Reviewed November 2022

Myrna is so insightful, kind, patient and supportive. She possesses a wonderful trifecta of learned knowledge, extensive experience and intuitive compassion. I recommend Ms. Pledger very highly!

Reviewed September 2022

Myrna is an expert listener. She can catalog paragraphs of information, process it and give you valuable feedback in one breath. It is truly remarkable. You won't find any of the stereotypical "how does that make you feel" here.

Reviewed September 2022

She’s a great listener & she has become to me the voice of a mother I never had.

Reviewed May 2022

Myrna is my first therapist I have gone to and I got really lucky to be matched with her. I was in a really bad place in my life and Myrna helped me get out it. She’s very thoughtful and knowledgeable and she challenged me and helped me figure out how to stay positive in a really bad situation. She’s a great therapist and anyone would be lucky to have her.

Reviewed April 2022

Myrna is the best! I’ve been going through a lot and Myrna has given me clarity on how to handle things

Reviewed March 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Myrna Pledger offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Myrna Pledger works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Myrna Pledger speak?

Myrna Pledger speaks English.

How many years of experience does Myrna Pledger have?

Myrna Pledger has 21 years of experience.

Where is Myrna Pledger licensed to practice?

Myrna Pledger is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Myrna Pledger accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Myrna Pledger accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Myrna Pledger offer?

Myrna Pledger offers clients 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, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Myrna Pledger?

Myrna Pledger can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Myrna Pledger?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.