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Daphne Hamburg, LCSW, LMSW
Michigan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment focused work
- Sex positive and kink aware
About Daphne
Daphne Hamburg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with five years of clinical experience. She practices in Michigan and focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and relationship and intimacy-related issues among other concerns.
She began her work supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. She has also helped people working to change patterns of substance use. Those early roles shaped a practical approach that centers on clear skills and steps people can try between sessions.
Daphne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one of her main tools. She combines CBT with attachment-based ideas, client-centered conversation, dialectical behavior therapy skills, mindfulness, and EMDR when appropriate. Her sessions are interactive and focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses.
Sessions include concrete skill building for managing anxiety, sleep, substance use, and mood shifts. She also addresses relational patterns, attachment issues, and concerns that arise around kink and alternative sexual culture without judgment. Work often includes homework-like practice and short exercises to use in daily life.
Clients can expect straightforward discussion about goals, obstacles, and next steps. Daphne encourages people to name small changes and try them. The focus is on practical strategies that can reduce distress and support clearer decision making.
How Daphne Uses Structured Approaches in Online Sessions
Many of Daphne's techniques come from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they show up now, which can help with relationship and intimacy issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a conversational, nonjudgmental stance that helps people name goals and decide what matters most.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daphne treats selection of methods as collaborative. She reviews your goals, current struggles, and preferences and then suggests which methods to try first. Sessions may shift as needs change and progress is reviewed together.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and making it easier to follow up on homework between meetings. The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for shorter check-ins, consistent weekly meetings, or combining video with phone as needed to match a schedule.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Virginia, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting and career concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test new responses. Sessions include concrete exercises and practice to try between meetings.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has five years of clinical experience, including work with survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and people addressing substance use.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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