- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused
About Davalene
Davalene Wilbanks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 24 years of experience. She supports adults and adolescents dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem concerns, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related problems.
She focuses on practical work in sessions. She listens to what is causing trouble and helps people develop clearer thinking and coping steps. Conversations are direct and aimed at changing patterns that keep problems repeating.
Davalene uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals. These methods are used to help people manage anger, reduce stress, and move forward from setbacks.
Her approach is collaborative. She and the client set priorities together and try strategies that can be practiced between sessions. Progress is tracked in plain terms so people can see what is working and what needs to change.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about problems and concrete suggestions to try at home. Davalene aims to make sessions useful for everyday life, whether the concern is coping with another person’s anger, handling frustration at work, or reducing resentment that builds over time.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and actions. It is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, and patterns that fuel anger. DBT teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to manage intense feelings and reduce reactive behavior. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on immediate goals and small steps that create visible change in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative choice can shift over time as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use the same CBT, DBT, and solution-focused techniques in virtual meetings to practice skills, set homework, and track progress without promising a specific format.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She supports people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel work-related frustration, carry growing resentment, or live alongside another person’s angry behavior.
How would sessions feel in practice?
Sessions are direct and practical. Conversations focus on understanding patterns and trying concrete coping steps between meetings.
How much experience does she have working with these concerns?
She has 24 years of professional experience helping with anger, addictions, anxiety, depression, and related issues.
What is her credential and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices there.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.