Anneka Dockery, LMFT

Anneka Dockery is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with six years of experience in outpatient mental health. She offers a warm, down-to-earth approach and asks questions to understand each person’s situation. She treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels while helping them work through anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns.

She has experience in residential treatment for at-risk youth and in counseling foster care children. She has supported people coping with attachment issues, trauma, and abuse, and has done couples work that included divorce mediation and adultery recovery. During an internship in Hawaii she worked with veterans and military families, and as a military spouse she understands the stresses of military life.

In sessions she follows the client’s lead and uses assessment to decide what methods might help most. She notes that therapy is not one size fits all and that different problems call for different approaches. She will recommend other resources or referrals when that better serves a person’s needs.

Clients can expect a respectful, compassionate tone and practical conversation about goals and next steps. She encourages people who are ready to address their emotional health and will work collaboratively toward clearer coping, stronger relationships, and greater confidence.

Anneka practices in Delaware and holds licenses in Delaware and New Jersey as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She works in English and does not accept international clients at this time.

Therapy approaches and how online work can fit daily life

Anneka uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then commit to actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and closeness. This approach can help with attachment issues, trust, and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist assesses needs together with the client and recommends what to try first. This is a collaborative decision that can change as goals and life circumstances shift.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can happen around work or caregiving commitments. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity during life transitions, while still allowing the same therapeutic conversation and tools used in person.