Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Davalene works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Davalene
Davalene Wilbanks is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 24 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She offers a calm, straightforward approach that focuses on practical steps. Davalene aims to make it easier for people to talk about difficult feelings and to take the next step toward change.
She uses clear, goal-oriented methods in sessions. That can mean learning ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts, practicing skills to regulate strong emotions, or setting small, realistic goals to build momentum.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person wants to achieve. Davalene has worked with adults and adolescents across many common life challenges. She helps people handle relationship struggles, family concerns, grief, parenting strains, and the impact of trauma or abuse.
She also supports those facing bipolar disorder, ADHD, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and problems with substance use. Her style is nonjudgmental and practical. Davalene encourages skills practice between sessions and checks in on progress.
People leave with concrete strategies they can try in everyday life. She is licensed in Missouri as an LPC, and she offers services in English. Sessions are available in several online formats to fit different schedules and preferences.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and she focuses on steady, manageable change.
What Davalene works with
Everything Davalene lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Davalene's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Davalene lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit online therapy sessions
Davalene commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address strong emotions and unhelpful thinking. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of feeling better, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance, which can be useful for people who struggle with emotional reactions.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to keep sessions forward-looking and goal oriented. That approach centers on small, achievable changes and building on strengths rather than reviewing every problem in detail. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process, and she works with each person to tailor the approach to their needs, goals, and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction when wanted, phone sessions are an option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can work for quick check-ins or for people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, a caregiving routine, or other responsibilities while still focusing on practical skills and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Davalene
What concerns does she address?
Davalene supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She offers a direct and compassionate style that focuses on practical steps. Sessions are conversational and aimed at building skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional work experience in counseling and related settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.