Skip Dettman

Skip Dettman, LCSW, brings 13 years of clinical practice to work with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and relationship challenges. Based in Illinois, she uses a range of therapeutic methods to address depression, self-esteem concerns, grief, parenting questions, and a wide array of behavioral and emotional difficulties. Her approach emphasizes respect for each person's experience and a tailored plan that draws from several evidence-informed techniques.

Across her practice she addresses specific focus areas such as abandonment and family of origin issues, substance use, dissociation, domestic violence, and gender dysphoria. She also works with mood and personality-related concerns including impulsivity, avoidant and dependent patterns, and disruptions like DMDD. Therapy is presented as a collaborative process where assessment and treatment are adapted to the needs presented in sessions.

Skip integrates client-centered principles with structured skills work and trauma-focused interventions, selecting strategies that align with a person’s goals. She seeks to create a welcoming environment that supports exploration, learning, and change while helping people build practical coping strategies and clearer self-understanding.