Anneka Dockery, LMFT
Warm, collaborative therapy for life and relationships
- Relationship and intimacy support
- Stress and anxiety care
- Trauma and grief help
About Anneka Dockery
Anneka Dockery is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a credential for clinicians trained to support individuals, couples, and families with relationship and mental health concerns. She is licensed in Delaware and has six years of experience in outpatient mental health, with additional work in residential treatment settings for at-risk youth and as a therapist providing counseling for children in foster care.
Her clinical background includes supporting people navigating depression, anxiety, grief, attachment-related concerns, and a wide range of relationship challenges. She has provided couples counseling around issues such as divorce mediation, adultery, and transitions connected to different phases of life. Anneka also works with concerns related to parenting, career stress, and oppositional disorders, and she has experience helping individuals impacted by physical trauma or emotional abuse.
During an internship in Hawaii, Anneka worked with veterans and military families. As a military spouse of a retired Army soldier, she brings firsthand awareness of the stress, anxiety, and emotional strain that can arise within military culture.
Anneka’s style is warm, inviting, and down to earth. She prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and avoids stigmatizing labels. She aims to understand each client’s situation in depth, asking thoughtful questions and collaborating during the assessment process to identify an approach that fits, recognizing that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. When clinically necessary, she is willing to help connect clients with the support they need, even if that support is not with her.
She welcomes clients who are ready to take an active role in their emotional and mental health and offers a supportive space for building confidence and healthier coping over time.
Her clinical background includes supporting people navigating depression, anxiety, grief, attachment-related concerns, and a wide range of relationship challenges. She has provided couples counseling around issues such as divorce mediation, adultery, and transitions connected to different phases of life. Anneka also works with concerns related to parenting, career stress, and oppositional disorders, and she has experience helping individuals impacted by physical trauma or emotional abuse.
During an internship in Hawaii, Anneka worked with veterans and military families. As a military spouse of a retired Army soldier, she brings firsthand awareness of the stress, anxiety, and emotional strain that can arise within military culture.
Anneka’s style is warm, inviting, and down to earth. She prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and avoids stigmatizing labels. She aims to understand each client’s situation in depth, asking thoughtful questions and collaborating during the assessment process to identify an approach that fits, recognizing that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. When clinically necessary, she is willing to help connect clients with the support they need, even if that support is not with her.
She welcomes clients who are ready to take an active role in their emotional and mental health and offers a supportive space for building confidence and healthier coping over time.
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 6 years of experience.
Is Anneka Dockery a licensed therapist?
Yes. Anneka Dockery is a licensed therapist with the LMFT credential. License details: DE LMFT FT-0000064, NC LMFT 20820.
In which languages does Anneka Dockery provide therapy?
Anneka Dockery provides therapy in English.
Where is Anneka Dockery located?
Anneka Dockery is located in Delaware.
How can I work with Anneka Dockery as my therapist?
You can work with Anneka Dockery through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Anneka Dockery work with international clients?
No. Anneka Dockery does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Anneka Dockery cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your 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.
Evidence-Informed Approaches, Made Flexible Online
Anneka Dockery draws from several structured, client-focused methods to support people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing practical skills to respond differently, which can be especially useful when worry, low mood, or self-doubt start to shape daily life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult feelings while reconnecting with personal values, so choices feel more guided by what matters than by fear, avoidance, or emotional overwhelm. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship experiences can influence connection, trust, and communication in the present, which can be helpful for intimacy challenges, conflict cycles, or feelings of abandonment.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Anneka collaborates with clients during the assessment and throughout therapy to choose strategies that fit their goals, preferences, and current circumstances, recognizing that effective support is not one-size-fits-all.
Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support while balancing work, family, or changing schedules. Sessions can take place through video calls or phone sessions, with options for live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility and continuity between appointments.