Anneka Dockery, LMFT
Delaware LMFT for relationships and trauma
- Couples counseling
- Trauma-informed care
- Military family support
About Anneka Dockery
Anneka Dockery is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with six years of experience in outpatient mental health. She has worked in residential treatment settings for at-risk youth and provided counseling services for children in foster care, bringing broad experience with depression, anxiety, grief, attachment difficulties, and trauma-related concerns. Her clinical background includes couples work - from relationship distress and infidelity to divorce mediation and life-stage transitions - as well as support for parenting and blended-family challenges, oppositional disorders, and career-related stress.
Anneka has worked with veterans and military families during an internship in Hawaii, and as a military spouse with a retired Army soldier she draws on personal insight into the stressors and emotional challenges common in military life. She has supported people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and offers targeted help for intimacy, commitment, and communication problems, as well as issues like abandonment and caregiver stress.
Her counseling style is warm, down-to-earth, and respectful. Anneka prioritizes curiosity and collaboration, asking questions to gain deeper understanding while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She explains that therapy models are not one size fits all and follows the client during assessment to determine which treatment approach may be most helpful. When clinically necessary, she will assist clients in finding additional resources or referrals. Anneka welcomes individuals ready to take steps toward greater emotional wellbeing and confidence, and she supports each person through a compassionate, practical process.
Anneka has worked with veterans and military families during an internship in Hawaii, and as a military spouse with a retired Army soldier she draws on personal insight into the stressors and emotional challenges common in military life. She has supported people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and offers targeted help for intimacy, commitment, and communication problems, as well as issues like abandonment and caregiver stress.
Her counseling style is warm, down-to-earth, and respectful. Anneka prioritizes curiosity and collaboration, asking questions to gain deeper understanding while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She explains that therapy models are not one size fits all and follows the client during assessment to determine which treatment approach may be most helpful. When clinically necessary, she will assist clients in finding additional resources or referrals. Anneka welcomes individuals ready to take steps toward greater emotional wellbeing and confidence, and she supports each person through a compassionate, practical process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Anneka Dockery have?
Anneka Dockery has six years of experience working in outpatient mental health and related clinical settings.
Is Anneka Dockery a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are DE LMFT FT-0000064 and NC LMFT 20820.
In which languages does Anneka Dockery provide therapy?
Anneka provides therapy in English.
Where is Anneka Dockery located?
Anneka is located in Delaware.
How can I work with Anneka Dockery as my therapist?
You can work with Anneka through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Anneka Dockery work with international clients?
Anneka Dockery does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Anneka Dockery cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Anneka Dockery
Anneka integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns formed in early life and aims to improve emotional bonds and intimacy, which is helpful for couples work, abandonment concerns, and family issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities to build insight and self-direction.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anneka works collaboratively with clients during assessment to identify which methods align with their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adjusts the plan as needed to best support progress.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to access support from home. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care and adapt communication styles to what feels most comfortable for each client.