Therapist profile
Dale Barrett, LPC, LCPC
Wisconsin
Licensed counselor - stress and anger
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- CredentialsLPC, LCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180001115; LPC, Wisconsin / 5397-125; LPC, Texas / 14908; LCPC, Maine / CC6810; LCMHC, Utah / 13000815-6004
- NPI1184881807
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWisconsin
About
- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- DBT skills
About Dale
Dale Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience. She also holds LCPC and LPC-S credentials in other states and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addiction, anger, and major life changes. Dale writes plainly about helping clients identify what feels out of control and then chart practical steps forward.
Her work begins by helping people name what is happening for them and why it matters. She and the client look at patterns of feeling and behavior that keep problems going. That practical inventory makes it easier to set clear, reachable goals.
Dale draws on several approaches in session. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people choose actions that match their values, even when emotions feel intense.
She also brings Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods to build understanding of close relationships and to keep the conversation focused on the person in front of her. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when people need concrete tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented. Clients work on steps they can try between meetings. Over time the focus shifts from reacting in the moment to making steady choices that reflect what they want from life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dale commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on noticing thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce stress and reactivity. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and taking committed action even when strong emotions are present, which can help with anger that comes from frustration or feeling stuck.She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Those skills are practical exercises that clients can practice between meetings to manage intense feelings without impulsive reactions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Dale works collaboratively to decide which approaches fit a person's goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what is helpful and what people can realistically practice in their daily life.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow brief check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Talk with Dale about how sessions might best fit into your routine and which formats are offered.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, Maine, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
Dale works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, depression, relationship issues, and life changes.
What is her style in session?
She takes a practical, goal-focused approach that helps people identify patterns and try concrete steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and behavior concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC in Wisconsin and holds LCPC and LPC-S credentials in other states; her primary practice location is Wisconsin.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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