Wesley Dapkus, Therapist

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

License: LCPC, LMFT
Ages Served: 10 to 65+

Wesley Dapkus is the founder of the White Oak Institute for Growth and Wellness. He is a nationally certified licensed clinical professional counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist in Illinois. Wesley’s core values are family and helping others, driving his commitment to aiding individuals through their pain and challenges. Witnessing people struggle with various issues, he established the White Oak Institute to foster mindfulness, wellness, and personal growth.

The White Oak Institute addresses numerous mental health concerns prevalent in today’s fast-paced society. Issues such as enhanced intrapersonalism, evolving family dynamics, and technological overuse have heightened the need for effective mental health support. At the White Oak Institute our adroit clinical staff provides the most up to date evidence based treatment techniques and tactics while keeping the individual’s strengths and the relationship quality in sight at all times. Beyond that we aim to help our patrons cultivate present moment perspective ability, emotional excellence, and a sense of belonging and support within their value dynamics and community. The institute aims to cultivate profound happiness through a sense of belonging and support within valued groups.

Wesley employs diverse therapeutic approaches, including Bowenian Family Therapy, Metaframeworks, Person Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Irvin Yalom’s Group Theories, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Gottman’s Couples Therapy for couples.

Graduating cum laude with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, Wesley enjoys family time, nature, sports, travel, humor, and cultural events. His approach integrates various therapeutic techniques to support individuals and families in achieving wellness and growth.

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Wesley Dapkus, M.A. LMFT, LCPC

Fun Facts Q&A

What is your favorite place to visit in the World?
“I like to visit my friends and enjoy the coastal beauty of California especially from Big Sur to Santa Barbara and Malibu. I love the climate and nothing beats a day on the beach with good company.”, says Wesley