Dale Barrett, LPC, LCPC
Thirty-year licensed counselor for life transitions
- Trauma and grief support
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Online international sessions
About Dale Barrett
Dale Barrett brings more than thirty years of professional counseling experience to individuals and families navigating life’s toughest moments. She begins by helping clients identify where they feel out of control and then explores the underlying reasons, a stepwise process that leads to clear, client-driven goals and practical steps to move forward. She emphasizes collaborative work - partnering with each person to develop a plan that reflects their values and aspirations while honoring individual differences.
Dale holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), licenses she maintains across multiple states including Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin. These credentials indicate advanced training and experience in assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy. Her approach is adaptable and individualized, drawing on evidence-based techniques to address a wide range of concerns.
She has worked extensively with anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief and forgiveness issues, psychosis, life transitions, and addictions. Her practice also includes support for relationship and family challenges, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and complex conditions such as bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Clients can expect a non-judgemental, empathetic environment where practical coping strategies and long-term growth are developed together.
Dale holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), licenses she maintains across multiple states including Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin. These credentials indicate advanced training and experience in assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy. Her approach is adaptable and individualized, drawing on evidence-based techniques to address a wide range of concerns.
She has worked extensively with anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief and forgiveness issues, psychosis, life transitions, and addictions. Her practice also includes support for relationship and family challenges, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and complex conditions such as bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Clients can expect a non-judgemental, empathetic environment where practical coping strategies and long-term growth are developed together.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessForgivenessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmTraumatic brain injury
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dale Barrett have?
Dale Barrett has 30 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families.
Is Dale Barrett a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LCPC. License details include TX LPC 14908 and IL LCPC 180001115.
In which languages does Dale Barrett provide therapy?
Dale Barrett provides therapy in English.
Where is Dale Barrett located?
Dale Barrett is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Dale Barrett as my therapist?
Clients can work with Dale Barrett through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dale Barrett work with international clients?
Yes, Dale Barrett works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dale Barrett cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s 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 is straightforward. Click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Dale Barrett integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful action - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating formed in close relationships and helps clients understand and reshaping those patterns to build healthier connections; it is useful for relationship challenges, attachment issues, and complex trauma.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a respectful therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their experience and find their own solutions; it supports self-esteem, coping with change, and many forms of emotional distress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and needs, then tailors methods to fit each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Licensed professionals and therapists bring clinical judgment to match strategies with what will likely be most effective for the individual.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and engage with therapy in the format that feels most comfortable.