Therapists in Delaware

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working with diverse communities in various life settings. My primary focus is on individual therapy, creating a supportive and empathetic environment for clients to freely explore their personal growth. My goal is to promote excellence and facilitate personal development. I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges such as adjustment disorder, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, crisis intervention, imposter syndrome, and work-related stress.

Video/phone sessions only at this time. Have you been carrying emotional weight you wish to release? Do you wish you had someone who actively listens without bias or agenda that encourages you to be the best you? Do you experience low self-esteem or anxiety and long for help? Are you looking for help meeting your goals or setting healthy boundaries? I am extensively passionate about helping my clients practice healthy life changing skills. I feel honored to help my clients express themselves, feel understood, make healthy choices and grow from the beneficial experience that therapy provides!

** I am currently not accepting new patients.** My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, chronic health issues such as chronic pain, women's issues, grief counseling (death, divorce), stress, anger management, work-related issues, and life transitions. I am also interested in the mind-body connection and mindfulness. Currently I only work with adult individuals.

Have you ever thought why is this happening to me? How can I work through these feelings to become a better me? Nobody understands me? In these unprecedented times, these feelings are not uncommon but it is imperative to learn healthy ways to adjust and adapt. I am a direct and compassionate therapist that provides a safe space for individuals of all orientations, cultures, backgrounds and identities. I work closely with the adolescent community as well as individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, stress, work/life balance, relationship issues, academic issues, grief and traumatic experiences.

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.

I enjoy working with teens, adults of all ages, and couples who experience anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, identity issues, impulsivity, life transition, panic, perfectionism, self compassion concerns, sensory issues, stress and/or trauma. My ideal client is open to pushing themselves past their comfort zone to take their lives from being comfortably numb to flourishing. My ideal client is ready to do the work necessary to improve their lives and expect positive results that come from doing introspective work. My Mission is to help my clients reach their fullest potential and become the best people they can be.

Terry graduated from her Alma mater, Delaware State University with her Masters Degree in Social Work. Throughout her career and course work Terry has over 10 years working with children and families in a plethora of settings, including but not limited to client’s homes, the community and schools. Terry has experience working with families and individuals with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, crisis intervention, family dysfunction, trauma, anxiety & depression, grief & loss, coping, aggressive behaviors and impulsivity.

As a LPC in the State of DE and District of Columbia, I have an extensive history of working with high-risk, detained adolescents, and young adults who present with co-occurring disorders and a significant number of economic barriers. I believe in rehabilitation and that we all have innate drives to become successful. We can find this success with support, resources, and identifying our life's purpose. I am the CEO of Purpose-Driven Therapeutic Services, a professional counseling firm that specializes in helping clients overcome their challenges by finding their life’s purpose; while improving competence, capacity, and productivity.

Transitions Delaware is accepting new clients. Please visit our website to learn more about the team. The practice was created by Rev. Karla Fleshman, LCSW, MDiv, TCYM II; and has a special focus toward serving LGBTQ+ folx, their family and friends. Each therapist has a trauma informed focus with unique specializations. Rev. Karla has been an LCSW for over 30 years (ordained clergy for 25 years) bringing her expertise in supervision and training to this team of skilled therapists. She is a certified EMDR therapist pursuing an advanced certificate in dissociative studies through the Institute for Creative Mindfulness.

I approach my practice with empathy and curiosity to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to learn about themselves, to grow, and address challenges that may impact experiences, interactions and feelings about the world. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, need crisis care management, and with LGBTQ+. clients.

Individuals in transition, working or retired who seek coaching with me aren’t living their potential or optimizing innate gifts, talents or skills. They’re wanting life balance, financial freedom and better relationships. Despite achievements, they feel unfulfilled; a lack of purpose; short on “me time” or worst of all, find themselves dissatisfied and overwhelmed thinking about work when with family, then thinking about family during work. Karen’s Solution Focused approach and diverse training in Mindfulness, NLP, and EFT provides opportunities, tools and techniques to overcome limits, blind-spots, challenges and obstacles.

Have you ever felt different from others? Have you felt as if a black cloud follows you everywhere you go? Have you ever said I can’t handle my feelings alone? Have you ever thought that substances could solve your problems to only find out the problem still exist? During this crucial time in our lives, learning positive ways of coping and the support from others can be valuable tools to help oneself get through difficult feelings and times in life. Remember, you never have to go through anything by yourself and you’re never alone!. I am nonjudgmental and passionate towards individuals from all walks of life.

Are you struggling with a weight issue, lack of self-esteem, PTSD, depression, insomnia or anxiety? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Hypnotherapist, Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping), and Mindfulness Practitioner, I can teach you how to use mind-body-energy techniques to alter your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and body’s physiology to aid in your healing. Under the right conditions the human body is designed to heal itself. During therapy sessions, I teach therapy techniques including CBT, EFT & NLP to help you tap into your inner Resources to aids in your health and wellness.

I join clients who are struggling with anxiety, mood changes, and thoughts and behavior that disrupt their lives. Many of my clients feel removed from their lives and relationships, almost like they're watching as an outsider. My goal is to help clients feel happier, more in control, and more present in their lives. Let's start the conversation, what do you feel is holding you back?

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health and have been working in the field since 2009 in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Deciding to seek help for issues in your life takes courage. It isn’t easy to decide who the right person is to trust and open up to about your life or even to believe that doing so will result in improvements. I work with my clients collaboratively. Together we discuss how you are feeling, what is going on in your life, and how you would like to move forward. No matter what you are dealing with, whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, general stress, or something else, our discussions will be geared towards helping you understand what you want and developing skills to be resilient and thrive in your life ahead.

An ideal client, is an unideal person. If humans were perfect they wouldn't need therapy. I work with individuals, couples & families with a range of issues. I help people address unskilled thoughts, emotions &/or behaviors, helping them let go of things that are no longer serving them. If an individual desires to grow by developing their sense of awareness, while developing skills to help them lower their stress levels & address their issues, I can help. I work with all mental health conditions, or stress related issues. No issue is too small or too big for therapy. I am here to support others in their goals & personal growth.

I take an empathetic, strengths based approach in utilizing my expertise to allow you to process your concerns and empower will you develop an effective plan to address these concerns and achieve your treatment goals. I am experienced in working with with anxiety, mood related disorders, life adjustments, relationship concerns, academic/job stressors, and trauma. I enjoy working with student athletes and additionally have several years of direct clinical experience in an acute health care hospital setting supporting individuals and their families with acute and chronic medical concerns.

An ideal client is someone who has goals that they seek to achieve. Treatment helps individuals to find motivation and answers that they have within themselves.