Hello,
I am a LCSW currently licensed in Illinois and Florida, I am also a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Illinois and am a certified hypnotherapist. Additionally I have a degree in behavioral forensics. I have worked in the field for going on 15 years assisting individuals with many concerns ranging from depression, anxiety, personality disorders, as well as all types of addiction disorders.
My therapy style is to meet the client where they are and work alongside them to address their concerns. I am not the expert of any clients, instead focusing on developing a trusting and respectful therapeutic relationship to begin to address the concerns of the client. My therapy styles range form cognitive behavioral therapy to hypnotherapy, utilizing what works best for the client and what they are most comfortable with.
ENtering therapy and asking for help is one of the most courageous things anyone can do, and I am here to assist you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: 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
IL LCSW 149.018219
FL LCSW Sw13163
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Skip Dettman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Skip is insightful, strong but empathetic in getting to the heart of the issue. She brings clarity and understanding to the conversation so the work is not a chore but a positive step forward.
Written on Mar 02, 2024 after therapy with Skip for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Skip is an awesome therapist. She really helped me from a point in my life where I wasn't at a very good place to a place where I am now feeling much happier. She knows a lot of methods too and is in general a very comforting person to talk to. I really appreciated my therapy with her
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Skip for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Amazing therapist that has helped me immeasurably!
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Skip for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Very happy to have her as my therapist
Written on May 14, 2022 after therapy with Skip for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I've had many counsellors in the past, all of which have been helpful, but I can truly say that Skip has been the best fit for me so far. She just gets it. No matter what I'm dealing with (relationship problems, mental health issues, career path, etc.) she always seems to know exactly what I need to hear/how to create an open space for me to reflect and find the answers.
Written on Jan 26, 2022 after therapy with Skip for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I’m very pleased with the sessions so far.
Written on Jan 01, 2022 after therapy with Skip for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes