- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Improve self esteem
About TeNaja
TeNaja Simpson is a licensed mental health counselor in Delaware who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout of trauma and abuse. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel doable and straightforward. TeNaja uses a respectful, compassionate approach and adapts conversation and planning to each person’s situation.
She concentrates on practical skills for coping with life changes and rebuilding motivation and self-esteem. Sessions cover clear steps people can try between meetings, and she works with issues like isolation, guilt and shame, and problems with communication and commitment. TeNaja also addresses concerns tied to attachment, blended family dynamics, and codependency.
Her background includes three years of professional practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, LPMHC. That experience includes helping people navigate mood shifts and symptoms of post-traumatic stress while being mindful of cultural and multicultural concerns. She emphasizes listening first, then building a plan together that fits a person’s goals.
In sessions she focuses on what someone wants to change, then breaks that into manageable steps. She invites people to be part of shaping the work and checks in often to see what is or isn’t helpful. Her style is straightforward and warm, aimed at helping people make real, day-to-day improvements.
If you are in Delaware and looking for support with stress, anxiety, or recovery from trauma, TeNaja can help you outline next steps and tools to try between sessions.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
TeNaja describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and coping skills. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches people concrete strategies for managing anxiety and stress, such as pacing activity, breathing or grounding practices, and breaking tasks into smaller steps. These tools aim to reduce overwhelm and help someone return to daily routines.Another frequent element is trauma-informed support, which means paying attention to safety, pacing, and the ways past hurt can affect relationships and mood. This work often involves talking through experiences at a comfortable pace and building strategies to respond differently to triggers and painful memories.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with each person, consider goals and preferences, and adjust methods over time. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan stays useful and relevant.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and maintaining contact when travel or work makes in-person visits difficult. The site’s booking process asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments will be conducted.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does TeNaja focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment, codependency, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and compassionate, with practical conversations and steps to try between meetings. She adapts the dialogue and plan to each person’s needs.
How much professional experience does she have?
TeNaja has three years of professional work experience as a clinician in mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LPMHC, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, and practices in Delaware.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats arranged?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.