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Skip Dettman, LCSW

Support for anxiety, trauma, and meaningful change
  • Warm collaborative counseling
  • Trauma informed support
  • Skills for daily coping

About Skip Dettman

Skip Dettman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving clients in Illinois, offering therapy for people navigating complicated emotions and challenging life experiences. Her work commonly supports concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and relationship and family stress, with an inclusive, compassionate style that respects each person’s background and lived experience.

She helps individuals make sense of social anxiety, self-esteem struggles, mood-related concerns, and the desire for personal growth, while also making room for the real-world pressures that can come with life transitions, parenting, grief, and shifting relationships. Skip’s approach is collaborative and grounded in helping clients build insight, strengthen coping strategies, and develop resilience over time.

In sessions, she aims to provide a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can explore emotions openly, clarify what matters most to them, and take practical steps toward meaningful change. Whether someone is feeling overwhelmed by stress, working through past experiences, or seeking a steadier sense of self, Skip offers steady professional support throughout the process.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Hypnotherapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Skip Dettman have?

Skip Dettman has 13 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Skip Dettman a licensed therapist?

Yes. Skip Dettman is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details: IL LCSW 149.018219 and FL LCSW Sw13163.

In which languages does Skip Dettman provide therapy?

Skip Dettman provides therapy in English.

Where is Skip Dettman located?

Skip Dettman is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Skip Dettman as my therapist?

You can work with Skip Dettman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and schedule.

Does Skip Dettman work with international clients?

No. Skip Dettman does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Skip Dettman 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, just 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.

Online Therapy Grounded in Practical Tools and Compassion

Skip Dettman integrates approaches that help clients feel heard while also building skills they can use in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore emotions at their own pace, clarify what matters most, and strengthen self-understanding during stress, grief, or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps connect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, making it easier to notice unhelpful patterns and practice more workable responses to anxiety, low mood, or self-esteem concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness, which can be especially useful when emotions feel intense or overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Skip works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting the pace and focus as needs change over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, continue care during life changes, and choose a format that feels comfortable from session to session.

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