Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Dover, DE

"My clients describe me as making them feel understood and empowered to deal with issues that are holding them down."

Peter Zerphy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who has over 20 years of experience. He specializes in working with clients of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, addiction, depression, social issues, stress, life transitions, trauma, men's issues, and so much more.

Peter earned his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Addictions Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. In sessions, he employs a diverse range of evidence-based interventions tailored to meet his client’s specific needs.

Peter will help you to develop new skills to utilize to overcome emotional pain and reframe your thinking. You will see a way forward—schedule with him today to get started as a team.

"As a therapist, I am here to listen. help you discover what you feel and identify your options, discuss steps with you, identify your strengths, and show you how you can help yourself. I am here to provide support for your change."

Dorothy Russell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Dorothy specializes in depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, trauma, interpersonal issues, and major life transitions. Dorothy completed her Master of Social Administration (MSW) at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. Her life experience and as a wife and mother coupled with her professional experience enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking.

Dorothy utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology.

We all go through challenges in life. Dorothy is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!

"Sometimes life can feel like quicksand. The more you struggle, the more you seem to sink. "

Summer Post is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 5 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families who are coping with severe persistent mental illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, substance use, and any other presenting issues that may be struggling with. 

Summer received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC), is certified in Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (ACRA), and has undergone extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Neurofeedback. Summer incorporates mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and family systems approaches to assist individuals, couples, and families in meeting their goals so they can create the lives that they desire.

Work together with Summer to identify the challenges and obstacles that are causing dissonance in your daily life. As a team, you'll start making progress toward improving your self-esteem, personal relationships, and emotional awareness. 

"As someone who is passionate about exploring this world, I pride myself on understanding the various needs of different populations."

Emily Bunyon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 6 years experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents and adults better understand themselves and how to embrace life's challenges. Emily specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, gender exploration, and LGBTQIA issues.

Emily completed her Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University. She has spent a majority of her career helping underserved populations improve their mental health. Emily utilizes a collaborative approach and meets clients where they are at. She utilizes a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed therapeutic approaches.

Life presents different challenges and it is helpful to have support along the way. Emily is confident she would be able to support you to better understand yourself and to gain new tools to approach life's challenges. If you are ready to begin this journey with Emily, schedule an appointment with her today.

"As a person/a human with multicultural complexity and variety in lived experiences, I offer an opportunity to partner with me in navigating your relationships, emotions, identity, and other personal challenges. "

Leighann Simmons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. She takes great pride in being a witness to the healing process for individuals - ages 12 and up. Leighann specializes in bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions.

Leighann completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Widener University of PA. She is a queer, married mother and woman of color with lived experience managing the complexity of multiple identities. This, in combination with her professional training, allows her to see a person as a unique individual with their own identities and needs to nurture. She utilizes dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic/narrative approaches & philosophies, and solution-focused therapy to engage each person in the process of change, personal growth, and healing.

Life will challenge any of us when stressors occur that overwhelm our ability to deal and function effectively. Leighann is confident that therapy will be an enjoyable, creative, personally validating, and productive experience. If you are ready to partner with Leighann in therapy, schedule an appointment with her today!

"As a seasoned clinician, I am grateful for the opportunity to support you in your counseling journey."

Rhonda Mitchell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families live more fulfilled lives. Rhonda specializes in depression, anxiety, and stress management. Rhonda completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Widener University in 1997. She has worked in crisis, hospital, and school settings. Therefore, Rhonda has vast knowledge and experience in various sectors of social work. Additionally, she has previously worked in private practice.

Rhonda utilities several modalities of treatment to best serve her clients. These include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), reality therapy, and solution-focused theory.

Rhonda is prepared to assist you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that will allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

Lauren Emhe is a Licensed Clinical Social worker in the state of Delaware, experienced in providing individual and family therapy services to adults, children, and adolescents dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship dynamic challenges. She completed her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Delaware and received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania.

Lauren utilizes therapeutic tools from cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, narrative and motivational modalities with empowerment and mindfulness based practice perspectives to help individuals and families struggling to cope to have happy and successful lives. 

When choosing a therapist, you are inviting them into your life to help you on your healing journey. 

Everyone's experience is unique and no two people are exactly the same. With care and compassion, Lauren listens to her client to gain a full understanding of them as an individual. Lauren's training and varied therapeutic experience with families and individuals of all ages enable her to guide each client on their path to mental health wellness.

"Bringing all of my energy and compassion to the table, my purpose in your journey of growth and healing is to get you where you want to be!"

Tysheena Conyers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience working with adult clients who are dealing with the negative effects of prenatal or postpartum issues, low self-esteem, chronic stress, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, anger, dysfunctional relationships, poor coping skills, family conflict, difficult life transitions, and more. 

She has both her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Social Work with concentrations in mental and behavioral health. Tysheena has experience working in both inpatient, outpatient, and community mental health settings. 

Tysheena’s professional purpose is to make sure that all her clients reach the goals they’ve identified for themselves. Being 100% genuine, using empathetic understanding, and maintaining a nonjudgmental space for people to learn, grow, and heal is her mission. 

She specializes in delivering a wide array of services, including (but not limited to) teaching stress management techniques, effective coping skills, conflict resolution skills, addressing a variety of relationship issues, and improving self-care abilities. Tysheena is fluent in utilizing many different therapeutic approaches to address each individual’s concerns, but believes that the best therapeutic approach is the one that helps you the most. She’s ready to tailor treatment to fit your specific needs so that you get the most out of your therapy.