Pamela Rak

Coach, Child Specialist

Pamela Rak is a highly regarded professional in the field of behavioral health in areas including mood and anxiety disorders, chronic and terminal illness, phase of life challenges, grief/bereavement, co-dependence and developmental immaturity, trauma, and through the legal community complex interpersonal relationships, marital/divorce situations, discernment therapy, co parenting divorce coaching and education, and, relationship with personality disordered individuals.

Pamela possesses an incomparable set of skills whetted over nearly the 40 years of experience in clinical social work and counseling, corporate consulting, court-related services (reunification, co parenting coaching, co parenting education, emotional regulation skill-building, high conflict and complex relationships), case management, and teaching appointments at the college level. With her roots in direct client care, Pamela acknowledges the worth and importance of the well-being of individuals and the family, is recognized for her combined genuine warmth and pragmatic approach in adult counseling/psychotherapy, mediation, divorce counseling and coaching, and, in helping couples navigate complex relationship challenges. Pamela possesses the three key “ingredients” desired in a clinical professional: 1) pragmatic, likable, and relatable; 2) familiar with mental/behavioral health conditions & treatments and impact of family of origin in adulthood; 3) clinical interventions are approached with methods specific to the problem or condition. 

Pamela has the respect of – and is a valuable resource – among mental health professionals through mentoring and consultation, the legal community, medical professionals across many disciplines, and, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations. A frequently sought after speaker, Pamela’s presentations and workshops are dynamic and informative. ​Serving Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Will County, Kane County, and all of Illinois.