- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About TeNaja
TeNaja Simpson is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) practicing in Delaware with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. TeNaja offers straightforward support for people facing early-adulthood pressures such as work stress, relationship difficulties, and transitions.
In sessions she focuses on clear, practical conversation. She listens for patterns that contribute to low mood, anxiety, and feeling stuck. Together with the client she identifies small changes and coping strategies to try between meetings. The goal is to make daily life feel more manageable rather than promise quick fixes.
TeNaja also pays attention to attachment concerns, abandonment fears, and codependency issues when they affect mood and relationships. She helps clients talk through communication problems, commitment worries, and feelings of isolation. When trauma or abuse is part of the story she moves at a pace the client finds tolerable.
Her background includes work with blended family issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and multicultural concerns. TeNaja brings a practical mindset to these topics and focuses on what can be changed here and now. She explains options plainly and checks in regularly about progress.
Sessions are conducted in English and she practices under her Delaware LPMHC credential. For someone juggling new jobs, school, or relationships, she centers conversations on usable skills and step-by-step problem-solving.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
TeNaja describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim for practical change. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with clearer, more manageable habits; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and everyday stress. Another approach addresses trauma-related responses by moving carefully through memories and reactions while building coping tools to reduce overwhelm and increase stability.Finding the right approach is part of the work. TeNaja collaborates with each client to decide which technique fits best based on their goals, history, and what feels doable. She checks in regularly and adapts methods as progress or challenges appear.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people choose a setup that helps them concentrate - audio-only for low bandwidth or video when visual cues help the conversation. Discuss format preferences during the first scheduling steps to find what works best for daily life and responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, codependency, and multicultural concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on identifying patterns and trying concrete coping strategies. She adjusts discussions to match each person’s needs and pace.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience practicing as a counselor. That experience includes work with mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LPMHC credential and is licensed in Delaware. Sessions and professional work are conducted from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your plan and region.
How do I get started if I want to meet with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process will connect you to booking details.
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