Davalene Wilbanks, LPC

Davalene Wilbanks is a Missouri-licensed therapist with 24 years of professional experience who helps adults and adolescents navigate a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she brings long-term clinical experience to work with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, motivation, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, parenting challenges, and other mental health conditions. She focuses on creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly and begin practical steps toward greater wellbeing.

Davalene emphasizes collaboration, partnering with each person to identify goals and strategies that fit their life and circumstances. She draws on evidence-based methods to support change while honoring each client’s pace and preferences. Her practice includes work with both younger and older adolescents as well as adults, and she is available to work with international clients. Taking the first step toward a more satisfying and balanced life often requires courage, and Davalene offers steady professional support throughout that process. She is committed to assisting clients as they build skills, strengthen relationships, and develop greater confidence in managing life’s challenges.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Davalene Wilbanks integrates several practical, skills-focused approaches that translate well to online formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and issues with motivation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help people manage intense emotions, reduce reactivity, and improve relationships. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable steps so clients can move toward specific goals and notice progress relatively quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself, and Davalene will collaborate with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors plans together with clients, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds to keep therapy practical and relevant.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across distances, including for international clients. These options allow clients to access therapy from home or other convenient settings while working with a licensed professional on skills, coping strategies, and meaningful change.