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Daphne Hamburg

Daphne Hamburg

LCSW, LMSW

Mindful, practical therapy for real-life change

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Michigan, Virginia, California

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LMSW, Michigan6801107055
  • LCSW, Virginia0904014500
  • LCSW, California118003
  • NPI 1821588484

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness-based care
  • Strengths-focused
  • Sex positive and kink aware

About Daphne

Daphne Hamburg is a licensed clinical social worker who uses mindfulness as a central part of her work. She combines mindful practices with straightforward therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood struggles, and life transitions. Daphne writes and speaks plainly in sessions so clients can use simple tools right away.

She has five years of clinical experience and has spent time supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual assault, and those working to change substance use patterns. Daphne emphasizes each person’s existing strengths and builds practical skills together during sessions. She describes her style as warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental.

Daphne blends several approaches to fit each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Attachment-based ideas look at how past relationships shape current ones. Client-centered moments focus on listening and following the client’s lead.

Sessions often include mindfulness exercises, straightforward problem solving, and attention to relationships and intimacy when relevant. Daphne is sex positive and kink aware, and she works without stigmatizing labels. She tailors the pace and topics to each person’s goals.

People who come to her for help may be coping with grief, relationship struggles, parenting strain, burnout, or addiction concerns. Daphne supports practical steps toward change while building skills for calmer daily life.

How mindfulness and relationship work translate to online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and ground you in the moment; it can be used for stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and helps people notice patterns and try new ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard and understood, letting the client set the pace and topics while the therapist follows their lead.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Daphne will work with each person to try tools and see what fits their needs and goals. She adapts methods over time, combining mindfulness practice, cognitive techniques, and relational work as appropriate.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use mindfulness exercises during regular routines and practice skills in real-life settings between appointments.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Daphne address in sessions?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. She mixes mindfulness with cognitive and client-centered tools to make sessions practical.

What is Daphne's professional background?

She has five years of clinical experience and has worked with survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault as well as people addressing substance use.

What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?

She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and is based in Michigan.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What formats are used for sessions?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for therapy with Daphne?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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