Davalene Wilbanks, LPC

Davalene Wilbanks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 24 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She works with adults and adolescents and aims to make the first step toward change less daunting by offering steady support.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, achievable goals and track progress.

Sessions are built around open conversation. She aims to create space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Conversations focus on concrete strategies people can try between meetings and on what matters most to the individual.

Her background includes two decades of work with a variety of mental health concerns and life stressors. That experience informs a flexible style that adapts methods to each person’s needs and pace. She emphasizes practical steps, clearer communication, and rebuilding confidence.

People often come seeking help with parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, blended family dynamics, and substance use issues. She also supports those dealing with family of origin wounds, communication problems, commitment concerns, and recovery after separation.

Beginning therapy involves choosing the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to therapist availability. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Many people find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for challenges like anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying small changes to test new ways of coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for emotional ups and downs and relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That collaborative process helps match the approach to the person rather than forcing one method.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Online sessions can support short skills practice, focused problem-solving, and regular follow-ups that reinforce progress between meetings.