Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a Licensed Marriage and family therapist family and marriage counselor licensed in New Jersey and Delaware with 6 years working in outpatient mental health. I have also worked in residential treatment facilities for at risk youth and I have been a mental health therapist providing counseling for foster care children. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, attachment issues, couples counseling which includes divorce mediation, adultery, or phase of life issues. I also work with those struggling with relationship issues. parenting problems, career challenges, and oppositional disorders. I have worked with veterans and military families during an internship in Hawaii. As a military spouse from a retired Army soldier, I have a first hand understanding of the struggles and anxiety, stress, and emotional struggles that present in the military culture. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and inviting. I am down to earth, I ask questions for a deeper understanding and most importantly I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. I like for my clients to also know I am human and despite my education or training, life presents stress and challenges for everyone. My approach to therapy is I follow the client and during the assessment, together we will discuss what treatment modality may be best. i do this because therapy models aren’t always a one size fits all. With that said, its very important to asses and observe because a persons needs takes of different forms depending on circumstance and situation. I will do what is clinically necessary to get the help you need, even if its not with me.
I am glad to see that you are ready to take control over your emotional and mental health. Its takes a lot of motivation and courage to work on yourself and more so not be afraid to seek help if needed. I look forward to working with you on your journey to becoming a healthier, happier and confident version of you!
I look forward to working with you!
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Anneka Dockery is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Delaware and North Carolina with six years of experience in outpatient mental health. She has provided care in residential treatment settings for at-risk youth and offered counseling to children in foster care, and she has supported clients across a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, attachment issues, and trauma.
Anneka has extensive experience in couples work, including divorce mediation, addressing adultery, and supporting partners through phase-of-life transitions. She also assists individuals coping with relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career stressors, oppositional disorders, and the effects of physical or emotional abuse. During an internship in Hawaii she worked with veterans and military families, and as a military spouse married to a retired Army soldier she brings firsthand understanding of the stressors and emotional challenges common in military life.
Her therapeutic style is warm and inviting and grounded in a down-to-earth approach. Anneka asks thoughtful questions to deepen understanding and treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding stigmatizing labels. She acknowledges that everyone faces stress and difficulties despite training or background, and she works collaboratively with clients during assessment to determine which treatment approach may fit best.
Anneka believes therapy is not one size fits all – careful assessment and observation guide her clinical decisions. She will take the steps necessary to help a person get the care they need, including making referrals when appropriate. She welcomes the motivation it takes to seek help and looks forward to supporting clients on their path to becoming healthier, happier, and more confident versions of themselves.
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