Therapist in
Lockport, Illinois,
Pamela Zika, LPC
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 0-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Pamela Zika, LPC
Pamela Zika is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Governors State University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology from Illinois State University.
Pamela believes that a good therapeutic relationship is paramount in making positive life changes. Her empathetic, non-judgmental, and welcoming personality creates a safe and comfortable environment for all clients during counseling sessions. Pamela helps people clarify, envision, and obtain their life aspirations and goals. Her empathic and down to earth nature allows her to understand the many challenges clients endure. She has an innate ability to recognize the inner strengths of her clients and empowers them to utilize these strengths in pursuit of their dreams. Working collaboratively, side by side, Pamela will help you cope with the many obstacles life presents and implement steps and strategies to ensure you reach your goals.
Pamela utilizes Reality Therapy, Person Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her approach with clients. Pamela has extensive experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, seniors, families, couples, and groups in both clinical and outpatient settings. In her clinical work, Pamela is well versed in both traditional therapeutic techniques as well as creative modalities such as play therapy, music, role play, and guided imagery.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pain Management
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna/Aetna HMO/Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS AcademicBlue Student Health Plan
- BCBSPPO/BlueChoiceOpt/ProfBlue/BlueChoicePreferred
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health/Cigna Connect
- ComPsych
- Compsych EAP
- Consociate Health
- Duly (DuPage Medical Group) BCBS HMO
- Health Alliance Commercial/ StateIL
- HealthLink/Unicare/Concerta/Wellpoint
- HFN/ZELIS/Stratose/Plan Care/CoalitionAmerica
- HUMANA / Choice Care
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- Magellan EAP
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- Optum (United/UBH/Oxford/UHC)
- Optum All Savers
- Optum Golden Rule
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- Whole Brother Mission
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Exposure Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Pamela Zika. You can also call 888-428-7890 to have someone assist you.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Pamela Zika:
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna/Aetna HMO/Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS AcademicBlue Student Health Plan
- BCBSPPO/BlueChoiceOpt/ProfBlue/BlueChoicePreferred
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health/Cigna Connect
- ComPsych
- Compsych EAP
- Consociate Health
- Duly (DuPage Medical Group) BCBS HMO
- Health Alliance Commercial/ StateIL
- HealthLink/Unicare/Concerta/Wellpoint
- HFN/ZELIS/Stratose/Plan Care/CoalitionAmerica
- HUMANA / Choice Care
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- Magellan EAP
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- Optum (United/UBH/Oxford/UHC)
- Optum All Savers
- Optum Golden Rule
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- Whole Brother Mission
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 888-428-7890 to see how we can help.
Pamela Zika is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Pamela Zika works at:
Yes, Pamela Zika does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Pamela Zika is currently offering In-office visits.