Davalene Wilbanks, LPC
Missouri LPC supporting stress and recovery
- Adults and adolescents
- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions and anger
About Davalene Wilbanks
Davalene Wilbanks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 24 years of professional experience. She brings a practical, empathetic approach to helping adolescents and adults manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and a range of mental health concerns. Davalene focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored so progress can begin at the client’s pace.
With a long history of supporting people through life’s challenges, she emphasizes collaboration and goal-oriented work to build coping skills and increase resilience. She addresses both immediate concerns like anger and addictive behaviors and longer-term issues related to motivation and self-worth. Her style combines structure and compassion to help clients identify practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Davalene maintains the ethical standards of her profession and notes that personal nature of sessions is preserved except in situations where there is imminent danger to the individual or others. She frames the decision to seek support as a courageous first step and positions herself as a steady source of guidance through the change process.
With a long history of supporting people through life’s challenges, she emphasizes collaboration and goal-oriented work to build coping skills and increase resilience. She addresses both immediate concerns like anger and addictive behaviors and longer-term issues related to motivation and self-worth. Her style combines structure and compassion to help clients identify practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Davalene maintains the ethical standards of her profession and notes that personal nature of sessions is preserved except in situations where there is imminent danger to the individual or others. She frames the decision to seek support as a courageous first step and positions herself as a steady source of guidance through the change process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Davalene Wilbanks have?
Davalene Wilbanks has 24 years of professional experience.
Is Davalene Wilbanks a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MO LPC 2001010208.
In which languages does Davalene Wilbanks provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Davalene Wilbanks located?
She is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Davalene Wilbanks as my therapist?
You can work with Davalene Wilbanks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Davalene Wilbanks work with international clients?
Yes, Davalene Wilbanks works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Davalene Wilbanks cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Benefits of Online Care
Davalene Wilbanks incorporates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, often reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for managing intense emotions, anger, and patterns related to addiction. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clients’ strengths and concrete goals, offering brief, goal-oriented work to build momentum and measurable change.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Davalene works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows therapists and clients to adapt strategies as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to connect across distances. These formats support consistent access to licensed professionals, allow for timely communication, and can make getting support more manageable for people balancing work, family, or caregiving responsibilities.