Anneka Dockery, LMFT
Compassionate Narrative-informed therapy for relationships and stress
Details
| Name | Anneka Dockery |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Delaware |
| Licensed in | New Jersey, Delaware, North Carolina, Virginia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Anneka
Anneka Dockery is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and changes in life. She practices Narrative-informed care and brings six years of outpatient and residential experience to sessions. Her manner is warm and down-to-earth, and she aims to treat people with respect and compassion.
She has worked in outpatient mental health and residential treatment for at-risk youth. She also provided counseling for children in foster care and supported clients facing grief, trauma, and emotional abuse.
Background and approach
This background gives her practical experience with a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders to relationship and parenting challenges. In sessions she asks questions to understand what matters most to each person. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on people’s stories and strengths.
Together with the client she discusses which therapeutic approach might fit best rather than assuming one model will work for everyone. Her toolkit includes Narrative approaches alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral techniques. She adapts tools to the situation and will recommend different resources if another path seems more helpful.
Anneka aims to help people become more confident, resilient, and better able to handle life’s shifts. She encourages realistic steps and practical strategies so progress feels clear and manageable. Choosing to begin therapy is a meaningful step, and she works with clients to make that process straightforward and collaborative.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues among the things Anneka works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Anneka among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Anneka among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Anneka among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Anneka among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Anneka among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Anneka among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Anneka among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Anneka among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Anneka among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Anneka among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Anneka among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Anneka among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Anneka among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Anneka directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Anneka directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Anneka uses Narrative ideas to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. This approach focuses on separating a person from their problem and finding different, often more empowering ways to describe what’s happening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is another tool she uses to help people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and to choose actions that align with personal values. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current bonds; it helps people understand patterns in closeness, trust, and commitment and apply new ways of relating.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and concerns, discuss different methods, and adjust the plan as needed. That means the style of sessions can shift over time if another approach seems more useful for the situation.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video is useful for full conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone calls can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief reflections, or when you need flexible communication between sessions. These options aim to increase accessibility and convenience while keeping the focus on practical progress and collaboration.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career strain, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She listens to clients' stories and asks questions to clarify what matters most before choosing an approach.
What professional background does she bring?
She has six years of clinical experience in outpatient mental health and residential treatment, including work with foster care children and at-risk youth.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Delaware and New Jersey and practices from Delaware.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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