Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Delaware
With over a decade of dedicated experience in mental health therapy, I specialize in helping individuals overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and dialectical behavioral therapy to address each client's unique needs. As a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Master of Social Work program, I have honed my expertise through extensive work with adolescents, families, and adults facing complex mental health issues.My approach emphasizes compassionate collaboration, empowering clients to reframe unhelpful thought patterns and cultivate meaningful life changes. I maintain a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and supported throughout their therapeutic journey. Telehealth services extend my reach to clients across Delaware, ensuring accessible care during challenging times.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Therapy for Teens
Telehealth Services
EMDR Therapy
Highlights and features
- Certified EMDR Therapist with specialized trauma treatment training
- Over 10 years of experience with anxiety, depression, and substance abuse
- Integrates multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities for personalized care
- Telehealth services available for Delaware residents
- Trauma-informed approach to understanding behavioral challenges
Associations and certifications
- EMDR International Association
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, and life challenges through evidence-based techniques. Clients develop coping strategies and behavioral changes in a supportive environment. Treatment plans adapt to individual needs for sustainable mental wellness.
Family Therapy
Structured sessions improve family communication and resolve conflicts through collaborative problem-solving. Focuses on rebuilding trust, establishing healthy boundaries, and enhancing relational dynamics. Helps families navigate complex emotional patterns and strengthen connections.
Therapy for Teens
Specialized support for teenagers navigating developmental challenges and emotional distress. Combines age-appropriate therapeutic techniques with parental guidance. Addresses academic stress, social pressures, and identity formation in a safe space.
Telehealth Services
Secure virtual sessions provide accessible mental health care for Delaware residents. Maintains therapeutic continuity during periods of restricted mobility. Offers flexible scheduling while preserving treatment quality and confidentiality.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD using bilateral stimulation techniques. Accelerates healing of distressing memories through adaptive information processing. Proven effective for anxiety, phobias, and chronic pain related to past trauma.
People
Kirsten Teklits, LCSW
Therapist
Master of Social Work graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with 10+ years of experience treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. Specializes in EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care for adolescents and adults.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
I provide individual therapy, family counseling, adolescent treatment, EMDR trauma therapy, and telehealth sessions for Delaware residents.
How does EMDR therapy work?
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help process traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact through adaptive information processing techniques.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide secure telehealth services for clients located in Delaware during active treatment periods.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I combine cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and acceptance commitment therapy tailored to each client's needs.
How can therapy help with anxiety?
Therapy identifies anxiety triggers and develops coping strategies through evidence-based techniques that reframe negative thought patterns.
