Dale Barrett

Experienced clinician specializing in practical change

LPC, LCPC Wisconsin

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Dale

Dale Barrett brings a practical, evidence-informed approach to therapy with an emphasis on helping clients change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

As a practitioner who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based techniques, she helps people clarify how life feels out of balance and develop concrete steps to move toward their goals.

Dale phrases the work as collaborative, guiding clients to identify what they want their lives to look like and creating a plan to get there. With 30 years of clinical experience, Dale holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Wisconsin while accepting international clients.

Her background includes supporting people facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and relationship and family concerns. She also addresses more specific challenges such as obsessive-compulsive patterns, personality-related difficulties, control and attachment issues, traumatic brain injury, and midlife or aging-related transitions.

Dale frames therapy as tailored to each individual rather than one-size-fits-all. She combines client-centered listening with structured interventions so clients can explore their experiences, set realistic goals, and build skills for coping with life changes and managing intense emotions.

Online Therapy Options Aligned with Practical Approaches

Dale often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; CBT is task-focused and useful for anxiety, depression, obsessions, and mood-related symptoms. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-driven change and emotional flexibility, which can help when people feel stuck by painful thoughts or life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and how early attachment influences current relationships and trust.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. The therapist will work with each client to assess goals, preferences, and the issues at hand, then blend methods that best fit the situation. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and actionable for the individual.

Online therapy with Dale is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and use brief or longer contact depending on what the client needs. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions effectively across these formats to support progress toward stated goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dale commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic styles does she use?

The practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based approaches, client-centered work, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to fit individual needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 30 years of clinical experience supporting people through mood disorders, trauma, addiction, grief, and other complex life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Wisconsin; her licenses are TX LPC 14908 and IL LCPC 180001115.

Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions across locations according to availability.

What session formats are offered?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How are session fees handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessForgivenessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stress Self-harmTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, Maine, Utah

Languages

English