- Stress management
- Self-esteem work
- Guilt and shame
About TeNaja
TeNaja Simpson is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) in Delaware with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and major life changes. TeNaja also supports people facing concerns tied to abandonment, attachment, codependency, divorce and separation, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She favors direct conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on talking through what feels most urgent, naming the thoughts and behaviors that increase distress, and testing small changes to see what helps. TeNaja adapts sessions to each person rather than using a single template.
Her background includes work with people confronting post-traumatic stress and multicultural stressors, including experiences of prejudice and discrimination. She attends to how relationships and past hurts shape current patterns, such as control issues, commitment worries, and communication problems. That context often shapes the goals she and a client choose together.
In sessions she commonly addresses coping skills, emotional regulation, and rebuilding self-trust after painful events. She discusses forgiveness and guilt in straightforward terms and helps people sort through what they feel responsible for and what they can realistically change.
TeNaja asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first visit. That helps focus the first session on immediate concerns and practical next steps.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques here mean work that focuses on concrete skills and clear conversations. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different responses in daily life to reduce anxiety and low mood. That kind of work helps when guilt or shame shows up as repeated self-criticism or worries about mistakes.A second approach centers on processing past harms and teaching coping skills for post-traumatic stress and abuse. This includes pacing how memories are discussed, grounding techniques for intense emotions, and checking what feels manageable in each session. That helps people gradually tolerate difficult material without being overwhelmed.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often shift over time as immediate symptoms ease or new issues arise.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations. Licensed professionals can explain how a chosen format would work in practice during the first scheduling steps.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment, codependency, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She talks through the specific memories and beliefs that keep guilt or shame active and tests small, practical steps to change how those feelings affect daily life. Conversations focus on what can be changed and clear next actions.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional work experience supporting people with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and multicultural concerns. That experience informs how she frames treatment goals.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPMHC in Delaware. Sessions are offered with that credential and practice location in mind.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients. Please confirm eligibility if you do not reside in Delaware.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person visits are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check plan details for pricing.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session. That questionnaire helps shape the initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.