Pam Burkhart, LCSW, CADC, CTS

Pam comes to Decatur Psychological after a 20 + year career in the public non-profit arena. Pam is a lifetime resident of Decatur, earning her Bachelor in Arts degree in Human Services from Millikin University in 1999 and her Masters in Social Work from Illinois State University in 2009. She has presented workshops throughout the state to many sectors on the effects of violence on children and families, Crisis Intervention and Response, Community Response to Violence, parenting and many others. She has extensive training in trauma, domestic violence, anger management in children and adults, substance abuse and family issues and spent the last 12 years of her career focused on children, violence and trauma.

Pam is certified in play therapy, substance abuse, trauma, and trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy.  She is also a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to complete Department Of Transportation (DOT) approved assessments for those with a CDL that require an assessment.

Debra G. Charveron MA LCPC NCC

Deb received her Bachelor of Science degree from Millikin University in 1977 and her Master of Arts degree in Human Development Counseling from the University of Illinois in 1995.

Deb has been a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1995.  She has been a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor since 2001.  Deb was University Counselor at Millikin for seven years and provided counseling services as an Employee Assistance Clinician at Chestnut Health Systems for twenty-two years.

Deb practices Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral therapy.  She addresses Depression and Anxiety, as well as concerns regarding marriage, family, divorce, parenting, grief, loss and life changes.  

Deb strives to create an atmosphere where the client has the opportunity to understand more fully and deeply the possibilities and solutions available in all circumstances.  Deb believes that the struggles we face today may help us develop the strength we will need in the future.

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Victoria Sangster

Office Manager