Structural Family Therapy in Wilmington, DE

As a licensed clinical social worker, I work with individuals and families about personal life challenges they are facing. Besides addressing concerns that the pandemic brought with it, there are the usual issues regarding relationships, work, school, health, loss and grief. My approach is to work collaboratively with a client, focusing on strengths and the person’s natural inclination to move toward health and balance. Therapy is an opportunity to address and support change and growth.

My goal is to accompany you along this journey of discovery and healing. I offer a warm and supportive environment, focusing on your individual needs and goals for treatment. Together we will work to overcome the obstacles you are facing!

Welcome to my counseling practice for adults, adolescents, couples and families. I am a Board Certified, Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health who has been practicing in Delaware for over 20 years. I treat a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, marriage/relational problems, issues specific to men and women, financial issues, and the everyday struggles of daily life. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is central to healing. I strive to offer a safe, caring,and collaborative environment where you will feel listened to and never judged.

I am committed to helping you find balance,peace,and purpose in life. I specialize in treating problems related to anxiety, depression, anger and substance abuse. I have experience with supporting children, adolescents and the adult population. I will support you with feeling empowered to move forward and confident in your core belief system.

The Bellefonte Center for Children and Families (BCCF) is accepting referrals for children and families facing difficulties of daily living, challenges at school, substance misuse, and emotional, behavioral, and legal problems. The BCCF, under the direction of Dr. Bill Northey, LMFT, provides state of the art clinical services utilizing cutting-edge clinical technologies to assist families who are struggling with a wide array of problems. Dr. Bill is an international expert on helping families with co-parenting after separation and divorce.

I am a LPCMH dedicated to helping people become empowered to make positive change in their lives. Though life can be challenging and overwhelming at times, I believe that change, healing and growth is possible for anyone who is open to exploring their capacity to change from within. As a Licensed counselor, I believe my part is to be present , empathetic , authentic and supportive as you break through the barriers to success and healing. As a potential client, I believe your part is to be willing to put in the work that is necessary to re-write the story of your life and experience the healing and wellness you are seeking.

The expectation in the counseling relationship is for honesty with a commitment of growth, healing, and self-discovery. My approach to counseling is that of person-centered and goal-oriented. My focus is to help clients determine his or her level of need and their commitment to developing the coping skills needed to improve upon their issues. I currently am a mental health and D&A counselor. My credentials include Certified Advanced Alcohol and a Drug Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional. I have many years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families and groups.

As a professional counselor with a specialty in play therapy, my therapeutic approach in working with children, teens, adults, and families includes a holistic and contextual family approach addressing family stressors, interpersonal conflicts, attachment issues, and parent/child conflicts. I treat children from age 2 1/2+ utilizing play therapy techniques to explore personal and interpersonal stressors. Parents are included in treatment to support them in addressing family therapy issues, attachments issues, trauma (PTSD), and parenting skills. Adult therapy is available for any adult seeking personal growth.

The therapy process is a confidential relationship based on mutual respect and trust. The needs of the individual, couple, and family are addressed via traditional and alternative approaches. Dr. Jemail values good listening, kindness, a nonjudgmental approach and draws from the wisdom of research, experience, as well as, common sense. The goal is to promote healing, growth and independence. Therapy via Doxy, FaceTime or phone sessions are an option depending on circumstances. She will provide as needed support out of session. You can call or email Dr. Jemail to discuss your specific needs.

Understanding it is difficult to seek mental help, I am here to not judge but to assist you with your issues.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Four to Six Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Does Not Work). During these 4 to 6 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Sometimes we find ourselves lost and need help getting back on the path to our best selves. Therapy can assist you on getting back on that path through collaborative self discovery. I believe people are the experts of their own experiences and together we can find and repair tools that are going to get you to where you want to go.

A full-range of high-quality mental health services are provided so you can achieve true emotional freedom and well-being. The newest evidence-based treatment interventions will be employed to help you achieve your goals. If you suffer from depression or anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy will typically be used as it has been proven to be very effective. Rest assured you will be treated with the utmost respect in a warm, trusting, and empathic environment. Actively working together, we will focus on solutions tailored to your unique concerns. Every effort will be made to help you achieve your personal goals in a timely manner.

It is my primary focus to help empower my clients to make meaningful changes in their lives through goal-directed interventions and strategic planning. With twenty plus years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and various mental health & addiction populations, I encourage the use of one's own strengths to overcome challenging issues. I have been trained to treat various mental health and addictions issues. I use evidence-based, goal oriented and measurable techniques to assist in the therapeutic process. This journey I promise to take with you will achieve positive outcomes and results.

Good evening & I welcome you to my humble abold! Let's keep in mind that I am here for you and want to help you...help you. My skills primarily focus on providing the insight that you already have and are capable of. Sometimes we just need that extra push....that extra nudge...that person that can support our goals and give us vulnerabilities with judgement. Thats' me! Your goals are my top priority in which we compose together and agree that they are attainable and relate-able for you! You are the focus and you are the priority.

The expectation in the counseling relationship is for honesty with a commitment of growth, healing, and self-discovery. My approach to counseling is that of person-centered and goal-oriented. My focus is to help clients determine his or her level of need and their commitment to developing the coping skills needed to improve upon their issues. I currently am a mental health and D&A counselor. My credentials include Certified Advanced Alcohol and a Drug Counselor and Licensed Master Social Worker.

I am a responsible and compassionate Licensed Social Worker, dedicated to helping individuals increase their quality of life! My empowering therapeutic skills have contributed to my successful record of counseling in a wide range of therapeutic disciplines.

Each individual goes through different milestones in life that encompasses expected and unexpected challenges. These challenges maybe difficult to handle without the appropriate support. My focus is to assist my clients through these challenges by providing a caring and empowering environment that will activate their healing process and create a successful outcome. My greatest challenge is the love of helping people working through their challenges.

Update... I am NOT taking new clients at this time. I will update my profile when slots become open. The idea of counseling can be scary. I use humor to normalize symptoms of stress and provide a comfortable environment to let go and take new supported risks. My clients come here to gain a sense of what patterns are keeping them stuck and to face what has been avoided so they can achieve greater satisfaction and fulfillment in their lives. My objective is to help bring awareness to the answers that lie within you, learn stress reduction techniques, and guide you to take supported risks that can change your life.