Davalene Wilbanks

Davalene Wilbanks, LPC, helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports those facing grief, trauma, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Her practice emphasizes straightforward support and practical strategies to manage day-to-day struggles.

She has 24 years of professional experience and is licensed in Missouri as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her approach aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. She works with adults and adolescents to identify steps they can take between sessions.

Davalene uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. She draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong feelings arise. Solution-Focused Therapy helps keep sessions goal-oriented and practical.

Her sessions tend to focus on building motivation, increasing confidence, and reducing behaviors that cause harm or interfere with daily life. She encourages small, achievable changes and checks progress together. This makes therapy feel doable even when life is overwhelming.

People who choose her often want clear strategies and honest feedback. She helps clients set realistic goals and supports them while they practice new ways of coping. To begin, clients follow the site’s sign-up flow and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How her approaches guide online care

Davalene commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside Solution-Focused Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses to reduce anxiety and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional control. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps work short-term and goal oriented, focusing on what changes a person wants to see first.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences, then try methods that fit those priorities. Clients and the therapist review progress and adjust the plan as needed so sessions stay useful and relevant.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and attend from different locations when life is hectic. For some people, brief check-ins work well on a phone when time is limited, while longer video sessions suit deeper skill practice. Licensed professionals help match the session rhythm to what a client needs and can maintain in everyday life.