Davalene Wilbanks , LPC

Davalene Wilbanks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 24 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, addictions, anger, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, confidence issues and a variety of other mental health conditions.

Working with both adolescents and adults, she focuses on creating an open, safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. She upholds client personal nature of sessions, except in situations where a person is becoming a danger to themselves or others.

Davalene approaches the work with empathy and practical support, helping clients take the courageous first steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life. She partners with individuals to identify goals, develop coping strategies and build skills to manage challenges in everyday life.

Approaches Used Remotely and What to Expect

Davalene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new, more effective behaviors. CBT is often practical and goal-oriented and can be useful for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be particularly helpful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Davalene works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit help into a busy life or to access support from a distance. These remote options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent, ongoing care while accommodating different schedules and communication styles.