- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Relationship problems
About Anneka
Anneka Dockery is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Delaware and New Jersey with six years of experience in outpatient mental health. She has worked in residential treatment settings and provided counseling for children in foster care. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to identity and LGBT matters.
Anneka draws on practical, evidence-informed approaches and listens to understand each person's situation. She asks questions to clarify what’s happening and which problems matter most. During an initial assessment she and the client discuss which therapeutic methods might fit best rather than assuming one approach will work for everyone.
Her background includes work with people facing family and attachment issues, caregiving stress, and life changes such as divorce or separation. She has experience with complex situations including domestic violence, infidelity, and blended family dynamics. She has also supported people dealing with mood disorders and disruptive behaviors.
Anneka has clinical experience with military families from an internship in Hawaii and lived experience as a military spouse, which she says informs her understanding of related stress and transitions. She has worked with clients affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse and aims to help them find practical ways to cope.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. If a client's needs require a different resource, she will assist in finding appropriate help. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Anneka’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choosing actions that match personal values; it can help when anxiety or uncertainty about the future gets in the way. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds shape current trust and closeness problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns into manageable steps and teaches practical skills for mood, anxiety, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Anneka will work with each client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is reviewed and priorities change.
The practical benefit of remote work is often fitting sessions into a busy life, such as avoiding travel time or fitting appointments around study and work. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for regular check-ins, skill practice between meetings, and keeping therapy consistent when schedules or locations change.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Delaware, North Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and life changes such as divorce or separation.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a collaborative, question-led approach and discusses methods with each client during assessment to find a good fit.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in outpatient mental health, residential treatment, and foster care counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Delaware and New Jersey and practices from Delaware.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients currently.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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