Skip Dettman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Skip
As a licensed therapist in Illinois, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients work through challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship dynamics. I bring a compassionate, inclusive approach that honors each person’s unique journey and lived experience.
My therapeutic work spans a wide range of focus areas, including social anxiety, self-esteem, mood disorders, and personal growth. I’m particularly committed to supporting individuals through life transitions, relationship challenges, and healing from past experiences. My approach is collaborative, empowering clients to develop stronger self-understanding and resilience.
I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and move toward meaningful personal transformation. Whether you’re dealing with stress, processing trauma, or seeking personal growth, I’m dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional support.
What Skip helps with
- Addictions
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- 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
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- 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
How Skip works
- 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
What clients say
- “Kind but professional”
- “Skip is a very good therapist who dives into the work alongside you and encourages you along the way. Glad I found her.”
- “Skip is amazing, patient and kind! With my hectic life with work, little ones and life in general, I often don’t respond back right away, however, she all follows through with me to reconnect. She has years of experience and our conversations always make me feel better after our sessions”
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- “We just started our treatment and we believe that a good professional is a must and we definitely feel that so far. Skip is super kind and experienced!”
- “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.”
- “We are very happy with Skip. Thank you!”
- “Skip is considerate, understanding and respectful.”
- “Skip is kind, makes you feel heard, gives sound practical advice and is easy to talk to.”
- “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”
- “Amazing therapist that has helped me immeasurably!”
- “Skip is an amazing therapist, I would recommend to anyone! She is easy to talk to, very practical and has helped me a lot.”
- “Very happy to have her as my therapist”
- “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.”
- “I’m very pleased with the sessions so far.”
- “Skip is empathetic validating and an all around phenomenal therapist!!”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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