Anneka Dockery, LMFT
Warm, collaborative therapy for relationships and emotional resilience
- Down to earth support
- Relationship and family focus
- Military culture understanding
About Anneka Dockery
Anneka Dockery is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), a credential that indicates specialized training in working with individuals, couples, and families around relationship and emotional concerns. She has 6 years of experience in outpatient mental health and has also supported clients in residential treatment settings for at-risk youth, as well as in counseling roles serving children in foster care.
Her background includes working with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, attachment challenges, and relationship stress. She offers support for couples navigating difficult seasons, including divorce-related concerns, infidelity, and major life transitions, and she also works with concerns like parenting challenges, career stress, and oppositional disorders. Anneka has experience working with veterans and military families from her internship in Hawaii, and as a military spouse of a retired Army soldier, she brings firsthand understanding of the stress, anxiety, and emotional pressures that can be part of military culture. She has also helped people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Anneka’s counseling style is warm, down to earth, and welcoming. She prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and approaches clients without stigmatizing labels. She asks thoughtful questions to better understand each person’s situation and collaborates during the assessment process to identify which therapeutic approach may fit best, recognizing that therapy is not one size fits all. She aims to stay attentive to how needs shift with circumstances and will focus on what is clinically appropriate to help clients move forward, including recommending other supports when needed.
Her background includes working with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, attachment challenges, and relationship stress. She offers support for couples navigating difficult seasons, including divorce-related concerns, infidelity, and major life transitions, and she also works with concerns like parenting challenges, career stress, and oppositional disorders. Anneka has experience working with veterans and military families from her internship in Hawaii, and as a military spouse of a retired Army soldier, she brings firsthand understanding of the stress, anxiety, and emotional pressures that can be part of military culture. She has also helped people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Anneka’s counseling style is warm, down to earth, and welcoming. She prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and approaches clients without stigmatizing labels. She asks thoughtful questions to better understand each person’s situation and collaborates during the assessment process to identify which therapeutic approach may fit best, recognizing that therapy is not one size fits all. She aims to stay attentive to how needs shift with circumstances and will focus on what is clinically appropriate to help clients move forward, including recommending other supports when needed.
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 working in mental health settings.
Is Anneka Dockery a licensed therapist?
Yes. Anneka Dockery is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). License information includes DE LMFT FT-0000064 and 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?
Sessions with Anneka Dockery are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, so clients can choose the format that best fits their needs and schedule.
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 based on factors like your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For the most up-to-date pricing and options, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To get started, click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.
Therapeutic tools that translate well to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while also clarifying values and practicing steps that support a more meaningful direction. It can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, grief, or life transitions make it hard to feel grounded.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and actions. By identifying unhelpful patterns and experimenting with practical alternatives, clients can build everyday coping skills and a clearer sense of what influences mood, relationships, and decision-making.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationship experiences shape trust, closeness, and communication. It can be helpful for relationship strain, intimacy concerns, family-of-origin patterns, and moments when connection feels difficult or unsafe.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anneka Dockery collaborates with clients to understand goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then adjusts the plan so therapy feels relevant and usable.
Online therapy adds flexibility by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to keep momentum between busy days, continue therapy during schedule changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each session.