Meet Our Military Therapists and Behavioral Health Team

Dr. Wilbon has built a distinguished career focused on the needs of women, children, and families. Her clinical background spans emergency room psychiatric evaluations for children, coordination of HIV services, and facilitation of substance abuse programs for adolescents. She also brings extensive experience in crisis counseling and advocacy through her work with the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, giving her a deep understanding of trauma recovery and survivor support.

Her approach to therapy centers on partnership. Dr. Wilbon works alongside clients to help them navigate their journey toward achieving their goals, exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to gain insight, develop new ways of operating, and create favorable outcomes.

Through this therapeutic partnership, clients can experience breakthroughs from patterns that no longer serve them and move toward a greater sense of self-awareness, inner peace, and fulfillment.

Dr. Wilbon draws from an eclectic, evidence-based therapeutic model tailored to each client’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic and Person-Centered approaches, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Somatic Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Imago, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD).

Her care is culturally responsive and attentive to the unique experiences each client brings.

Dr. Shaut’s clinical expertise spans anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adjustment difficulties, stress management, trauma, intimate partner violence (IPV), relationship concerns, and life transitions. She takes a collaborative, client-centered approach, drawing from evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

She helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, identify unhelpful thought patterns, and develop more balanced, adaptive ways of thinking. She also supports clients in strengthening emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness skills they can use in everyday life.

At the heart of Dr. Shaut’s therapeutic approach is the belief that meaningful change happens when clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.

She works alongside each client to clarify their goals, build on their existing strengths, develop resilience, and create meaningful, sustainable change. Her commitment to empathy and collaboration creates a supportive environment where clients feel safe to navigate challenges and achieve personal growth.

Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Shaut enjoys reading, going on walks, solving puzzles, crocheting, and spending quality time with family and friends. Her appreciation for creativity, problem-solving, and connection carries into her therapeutic practice and informs her dedication to helping clients discover new perspectives and pathways forward.

Ms. Darbouze brings rich clinical training across schools, community mental health clinics, and telehealth settings.

She has provided school-based therapy to adolescents, received specialized training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and delivered individual, group, and family therapy to clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, academic challenges, family conflict, and life transitions. Her experience also includes conducting intake interviews, psychosocial evaluations, and cognitive and personality assessments.

Her therapeutic approach is client-centered, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based interventions.

She also partners closely with parents and caregivers, offering psychoeducation and behavioral training that strengthen communication and foster positive family interactions.

Ms. Darbouze believes healing happens in spaces where clients feel emotionally safe, respected, and empowered, and she works collaboratively with each client to build coping skills, resilience, and meaningful, lasting change.

Beyond the therapy room, Ms. Darbouze is passionate about community wellness and mentorship. She has co-facilitated youth empowerment workshops promoting mental health awareness and stigma reduction, presented at professional conferences, and served in campus leadership roles supporting students of color. Her dedication to connection, advocacy, and culturally sensitive care informs every aspect of her clinical work.

Seema integrates evidence-based and holistic approaches within a client-centered framework. Through mindfulness, she helps clients notice patterns with greater compassion and curiosity, reconnect with themselves, and make meaningful changes that fit their values and lives.

Drawing from her multicultural and spiritual background, Seema honors the many layers of identity and experience that shape each person. Her work is especially well suited for clients seeking a thoughtful space to process loss, transitions, relationships, and the emotional demands of carrying responsibility for others.

Paul pays attention not only to thoughts, but also to how stress and emotion show up in the body. He creates a welcoming space where clients do not have to perform or mask and can explore what they need with curiosity, respect, and practical support.

His background includes work with children and families, trauma-informed care, psychoeducation, domestic violence awareness, and support for diverse relationship and family structures.

Sydney’s approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based. She believes each person brings unique strengths, experiences, and goals to therapy, and she tailors her approach to meet clients where they are.

She values being a good listener and creating a space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. At the same time, meeting someone where they are does not mean they have to stay there. With support, self-awareness, and the right tools, Sydney believes meaningful growth is possible.

In her personal time, Ms. McCalla enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and nurturing her curiosity through continuous learning. She finds peace and self-care through gardening, music, creative cooking, and laughter!

Desiree’s work begins with understanding what a client is experiencing and the role substance use may be playing in their life. From there, she helps clients develop practical coping strategies, strengthen recovery supports, reduce harmful patterns, and build healthier ways to manage stress.

Her background includes work in residential substance use treatment, relapse prevention, drug education, safety planning, and support for youth and families. Her lived experience as a military spouse and military child adds another layer of understanding for clients navigating the demands and transitions of military life.

Desiree also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Psychology from Park University.

Her personal journey has equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by military families, enabling her to provide compassionate and relevant support to those navigating similar experiences.

Irene’s commitment to fostering healthy relationships and promoting emotional well-being within families drives her academic pursuits and professional aspirations. She focuses on meeting the unique needs of military families, developing customized therapeutic methods that connect with each individual and their loved ones.

Through her work, she aims to bridge gaps in understanding and provide hope for families facing the unique challenges that come with military life.