- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- ACT values work
About Dale
Dale Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with 30 years of clinical experience. She is also credentialed as an LCPC in Illinois and has held LPC supervision credentials in Texas. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship strain, anger, and life changes.
Dale uses straightforward conversation to sort out what feels out of control. She helps people name how their reactions show up, look at the reasons behind them, and decide what they want instead. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than vague plans.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses dialectical behavior strategies for strong emotions and acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and next steps. Attachment-based and client-centered approaches shape how she listens and responds.
Over three decades she has supported people through mood disorders, obsessive and compulsive patterns, post-traumatic stress, and issues around aging and major life transitions. She also addresses forgiveness, jealousy, control issues, and problems that follow traumatic brain injury.
Dale welcomes sessions in English and accepts clients internationally. She asks people to be ready to set small, measurable goals and try concrete skills between meetings. To begin, she guides clients through a short intake that clarifies priorities and a plan for moving forward.
Clinical approaches used for online sessions
Dale draws heavily on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her work. CBT helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and provides step-by-step strategies to change reactions and behaviors. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing reactivity, and improving communication. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify what matters most and take committed action toward those values. ACT combines mindful noticing with practical choices, which can help when anger or resentment feels stuck. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will review your concerns and try approaches that fit your goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize skills practice, values-based planning, or attachment-focused conversation. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep continuity of care when meeting in person is difficult.Areas of expertise
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, Maine, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Dale works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family strain, anger, bipolar and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, goal-focused work drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based listening, and client-centered conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience supporting people through mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and major life transitions.
What credentials and locations are listed?
She holds LPC credentials in Wisconsin and Texas and an LCPC in Illinois. Her listed location is Wisconsin.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.