- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery support
- Self-esteem work
About TeNaja
TeNaja Simpson is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) in Delaware who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are. She encourages small steps and acknowledges how hard it can feel to reach out for help.
With three years of clinical experience, TeNaja works with people coping with life changes and struggling with self-esteem and motivation. She also supports those dealing with relationship patterns such as attachment and codependency, and with issues like guilt, shame, and isolation. Her approach centers on listening first and tailoring conversations to each person's needs.
TeNaja describes her style as respectful, sensitive, and compassionate. In sessions she focuses on practical ways to manage symptoms and build skills that fit day-to-day life. She will work with each person to shape a plan that feels realistic and useful.
Her background includes work with trauma and abuse survivors and people facing mood disorders. TeNaja adapts her approach to reflect cultural and multicultural concerns when relevant. She aims to help people feel more confident in handling stressors and making changes that matter to them.
To begin, she asks clients to share what they want to change and what has helped before. From there she and the client set small, achievable goals and check progress along the way.
Approaches that guide online work and how they help
TeNaja draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people manage symptoms and build skills. One common approach she uses emphasizes practical coping strategies for stress and anxiety, teaching straightforward tools to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, which prioritizes safety, pacing, and understanding how past hurt affects current reactions and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with clients to identify what feels most helpful, try methods that match their goals, and adjust the plan as needs change. Clients set priorities and she helps turn those into concrete steps and weekly goals.
Because session formats are not specified in the original biography, confirm current online session options before booking. In general, remote work can make it easier to add therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people meet with a therapist from where they already spend time, which can help maintain consistency while working toward steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful, sensitive, and compassionate. She listens first and then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience delivering mental health support and counseling in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, LPMHC, practicing in Delaware.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.