Therapists in Hockessin, DE

Not Accepting New Clients at this time. I have always had a passion for helping people find their voice and their inner strengths. My approach to therapy looks at the whole person in regards to their physical, cognitive, emotional and spiritual selves. I practice a strengths- based and mindfulness approach with a focus on meeting the client where they are in the moment. I see a wide range of clients from all walks of life, experiences and age.

Thank you for taking the first steps in working towards emotional healing. I have experiencing collaborating with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of needs. My approach is Client-Centered and I include aspects of Cognitive Behavioral as well as Solution-Focused therapies into my work. When working with children, I incorporate play therapy, include sandplay, into my sessions in order to engage clients and create a comfortable environment for therapy.

Brenda Farside LCSW is a mental health clinician with more than 20 years experience. She works primarily with adults experiencing mental, physical and spiritual challenges and transitions, those who are in recovery, and those who are seeking self change. She has extensive training and experience with life transitions, depression & anxiety, loss & grief, trauma, and family issues. Brenda combines evidence-based counseling modalities (CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness) with energy modalities (reiki, meditation and breath work) to enhance and support the physiological shift necessary for a sustained alignment with mind, body, and spirit.

Waiting List. A Clinical Social Worker in a group practice with over twenty years of experience, my approach is collaborative and strengths-based. My focus is to help clients identify their strengths and resources, grow their skills, heal their wounds, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. My experience encompasses working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, chronic mental illness, relationship and work issues, family functioning, chronic illness, caregiver stress, LGBTQ+ issues, and co-occurring disorders. I enjoy working with diverse clients and work to create an environment of safety and acceptance.

I am in awe of how our nervous systems adapt to survive overwhelming situations. I love teaching my clients about their innate resilience & abilities to heal, and connect to self & others. I believe that understanding why we respond the way we do is paramount in building the self-compassion necessary to live in line with our values. I specialize in helping adults work through relational & sexual trauma, shame, high-functioning anxiety & people-pleasing, & parenting concerns. I collaborate with my clients to cultivate self-compassion, confidence, emotional intelligence, healthy sexual expression, and communication & intimacy skills.

I know the importance of building rapport and a therapeutic relationship “trust” with my clients. I take a non-judgmental supportive approach and have experience working with a diverse population of all ages. Together my goal is to help support you through the current challenges/struggles you face and to truly hear you and assist you in reaching a positive place.

As a licensed social worker, Doug has over 35 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.  Doug also has extensive experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders.  As a therapist, Doug uses a variety of approaches to ensure that clients have a positive experience in treatment.  Doug is employed at Christiana Care as a psychiatric social worker in the emergency department.  Doug assists the crisis team with traumas and all psychiatric emergencies.  Doug was also a professor at three universities, teaching counseling and psychology courses.

I enjoy working with children and families to address their unique circumstances and challenges. I work with children of all ages, from early childhood through adolescence. I enjoy supporting parents as they manage the ups and downs of parenting children of all ages. I work from a stregnths-based perspective and believe that client motivation to participate actively in therapy is a great indicator of success. I utilize evidence-based treatments including cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy to treat anxiety, depression, stress, and challenging behavior.

Kasey H. Ong is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Delaware, Texas, and Utah. She has prior experience working in inpatient, day treatment, and outpatient settings with individuals who struggle with a variety of psychiatric conditions, including eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and personality disorders. Kasey is passionate about supporting her clients through life transitions and creating spaces for self-reflection and meaningful change.

What if you could talk with your therapist while walking in nature and truly be heard? You can, with understanding and compassion in the great outdoors. What if you could be outdoors, off screens for just an hour of fresh air, earth and sky, with an experienced certified nature informed therapist for peace and clarity. You can, I believe in you. Specializing in young adults in life transitions, I offer a blend of traditional, modern and practical tools individualized for healing and self growth to help you start living your favorite life.

Accepting new clients! You're here because you’ve exhausted yourself trying to ‘keep it together’. Whether you are stuck ruminating over the past, or you are anxiously worrying about what lies ahead, I use trauma-informed compassion to help disentangle the confusion. Together we will build a therapeutic alliance that supports you, empowers you, and helps you break free from past patterns; life doesn't have to be about pleasing everyone else and neglecting yourself.

You don't have to have it all figured out before you move forward. Just take the first step. I know firsthand that life can feel heavy at times but with the support of a highly involved attentive therapist, it can feel much lighter. As a therapist the ability to see through the perspective of you client is imperative. While I work with everyone, I deeply understand and prioritize the unique challenges faced by women of color, acknowledging the importance of providing tailored support for their specific needs.

Be proud of your decision to find the right therapist for you! I work with clients from child to adult experiencing a variety of concerns including anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. I have spent the past 5 years working as a School-Based Therapist. I compassionately and sensitively work to understand the concerns that you have in a safe and non-judgmental environment. We will work to develop and enhance your strength and resiliency, to cope and find success in life.

Navigating life's challenges can feel like an uphill battle, and I want you to know that you don't have to face it alone. Life can be difficult, and I'm here to offer you the support and guidance you need to overcome those challenges and find your path to success.

By exploring your options for compassionate mental health care, you are one step closer on your path towards healing. That takes courage, and can help you on your journey! We specialize in working with those who are struggling with all kinds of losses, but ALSO those with other mental health and relationship difficulties. We experience a sense of loss when someone or something, very dear to us, has been taken from our lives. In spite of what you may have learned, there is no one right way to feel, or to grieve! We experience different types of losses throughout our lives - and we know that every person's grief is unique

I do my work with the knowledge that I have the honor to offer comfort to those who may have been greatly wounded. I approach my work with the awareness that everyone's story contains both beauty and pain. Just as the hurt occurs in the context of relationships, so does the healing.

Hello and thanks for viewing my profile. I am a clinician with 15 years experience working with children, families and adults in the community, school and home. My top priority is welcoming all people in an open minded environment. You deserve to be valued and listened to.

Together, you and I can focus on your desired growth, change and healing through present moment experience and self awareness. Through the practice of self acceptance with compassion a powerful lens is created. This allows us to see the inner workings of our own mind and gives clarity to what we struggle with. In this space we find our way to growth, healing and peace.

Michelle is a skilled facilitator in her work with dysfunctional family dynamics. She supports individuals, couples, children, and adolescents facing struggles that hinder them from long-lasting healing. Her approach is holistic. She examines the social, physical, mental, emotional, sexual, and spiritual well-being of each individual. Her integrated treatment features reliable scientific theory coupled with sound theology.