Mallory Ackemann

Mallory Ackemann is a clinical social worker with 12 years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. She holds licenses as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania (PA LCSW CW024178) and Delaware (DE LCSW Q1-0011845).

Originally from Connecticut, Mallory earned a BS in Early Childhood and Special Education from the University of Delaware and a Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University. Her background includes work as a school counselor and roles in therapeutic settings, where she has assisted people facing anxiety, depression, divorce, bereavement, educational difficulties, anger management, parenting challenges, and significant life transitions.

Mallory’s approach is client-centered and collaborative - she treats each person as the expert on their own life and works to help them discover and build on their strengths. She uses evidence-based methods such as behavior therapy, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques. In sessions she offers warmth, active listening, guidance, and encouragement while supporting clients through change.

Mallory also shares that she has navigated her own personal struggles and life challenges, and she brings that lived experience into her work in a way that normalizes ups and downs while focusing on movement toward clients’ goals. If someone is ready to take the next step, she welcomes contact to begin the process of change and growth.