- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT DBT solution-focused
About Davalene
Davalene Wilbanks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 24 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and issues such as bipolar disorder and ADHD.
She uses straightforward talk and practical tools to address everyday pressures. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, learning skills to manage strong emotions, and setting small, doable goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and solution-focused techniques appear in her work where they fit the person’s needs.
Clients describe planning concrete steps between sessions, building coping strategies for cravings or mood swings, and practicing communication techniques for tense relationships. She aims to help people regain steadier routines and clearer thinking when life feels overwhelming or chaotic.
With many years in practice, she draws on experience across a range of concerns related to family of origin, parenting, blended families, and caregiver stress. This background informs practical approaches for people juggling work, study, and relationship demands.
Sessions are offered in English and Davalene accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Many of her sessions use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and depression. CBT is practical and often includes exercises or homework between meetings.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help manage intense emotions and improve distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be useful for people dealing with strong mood swings, anger, or relationship difficulties.
Solution-Focused Therapy appears when clients prefer short-term, goal-oriented work that emphasizes small, concrete changes. This approach helps people set immediate goals and track progress quickly.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts tools and pacing so clients can try different techniques and see what helps.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work, or caregiving schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adjust session length or focus to match a client's day-to-day life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How would she approach therapy?
She uses practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and solution-focused techniques to teach skills, change unhelpful patterns, and set achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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