- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- CBT DBT methods
About Davalene
Davalene Wilbanks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 24 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting questions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
She meets with adults and adolescents to talk through current problems and long-standing patterns. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than long lectures. Davalene uses straightforward tools to help people notice thinking habits, learn new coping skills, and practice different responses in real life.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means sessions often include skill building for emotion regulation, checking unhelpful thoughts, and setting small achievable goals. She also addresses patterns that come from a person’s family of origin and how those early roles affect present relationships.
People can expect a direct, organized approach. Conversations include reviewing recent situations, identifying what went well, and planning specific experiments to try between sessions. Homework is practical and aimed at making everyday life easier rather than adding burden.
Davalene has spent two decades supporting people through change, including caregiving stress, blended family issues, chronic illness, substance concerns, codependency, and divorce or separation. She works in English and accepts international clients; confirm current session options when you book.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors to change what people do after they notice a thought.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help when frustration or anger feels hard to control and when communication patterns cause repeated conflict.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, concrete goals and the steps that lead toward them. Sessions often name one change to try between meetings and then review what worked and what to adjust next.
Choosing the right mix of methods is a team process. The therapist will discuss needs, priorities, and preferences and then try approaches that match those goals. That collaborative selection can change as work proceeds and goals evolve.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, and can support shorter check-ins or video meetings when a longer office visit is harder to arrange.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting concerns, bipolar, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, goal-focused style that emphasizes practical skills, emotion regulation, and short-term goals to change patterns in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with adults and adolescents on a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Missouri and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm current session options and any scheduling details before booking.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats; the initial step is to use the site matching process to schedule a first session.
How much do sessions cost and how do payments work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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