Davalene Wilbanks , LPC

Davalene Wilbanks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 24 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Davalene works with adults and adolescents and emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental approach.

Her sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. She uses techniques that teach coping skills, improve communication, and address unhelpful thinking. Davalene aims for clear, simple goals so progress feels measurable and realistic.

In therapy she creates space for honest conversation and problem solving. She helps clients sort through relationship and family concerns, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress. She also addresses challenges tied to chronic illness, addiction, and life transitions.

Davalene draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to change patterns of thinking. She uses dialectical behavior ideas to build emotional regulation and tolerance for distress. Solution-focused methods guide short-term planning and concrete steps toward goals.

Clients can expect collaborative sessions that balance skill-building with emotional support. She communicates in straightforward language and works at a pace that fits each person. Davalene is available for work with international clients and conducts sessions in English.

How these approaches work online and in sessions

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. It often includes homework and simple exercises people can use between sessions to see progress.

DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with anger, self-destructive urges, and intense stress.

Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on concrete goals and short-term steps. Sessions look for practical changes and what already works, then build on those strengths to move forward.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss a person's needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods as therapy progresses. Together they decide whether to focus on skill-building, emotional work, or short-term problem solving.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and messaging make brief support and flexible check-ins possible between scheduled meetings. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel and can make regular contact easier to maintain.