Find a therapist in Delaware — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Delaware accepting new patients
Delaware residents deserve accessible mental health support. Headway offers 386 licensed providers ready to meet you where you are—virtually or in-person—with free intake calls and flexible scheduling to fit your life.
Hi, I’m Heather Wilson Pham, a psychotherapist and Doctor of Social Work (DSW) candidate with over 10 years of experience in mental health. I specialize in helping women navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns, and financial stress, especially when these challenges are connected. My work focuses on empowering clients to build confidence, clarity, and independence in both their emotional and practical lives. I blend therapy with real-world strategies so clients can create meaningful, lasting change.
Please note: My practice is currently focused on individual therapy, and I am not accepting new couples at this time.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Human Services with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College, earned in 2014. This advanced training provides the foundation for my clinical expertise and commitment to ongoing professional development.
I believe in client-centered care and the power of therapeutic connection. My goal is to guide clients toward greater mental and emotional well-being, empowering them to overcome adversity and lead fulfilling lives. With compassion and expertise, I am committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those I serve.
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Hi, I’m Jennifer Brown, MSN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. I provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for teens and adults, helping clients manage anxiety, depression, and life stressors.
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Energetic and patient-focussed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing diverse evidence-based, and patient-centered psychiatric health services across the lifespan. Possess excellent skills in conducting patient Assessments, Diagnosing mental health conditions, and developing individualized and age-appropriate treatment plans.
Hello, my name is Dr. Pamela Wells-Elam. I have been working in the healthcare system with adults for the past 20 years. I have been a nurse practitioner for the past 8 years and hold a Doctoral degree in nursing practice, a master's degree in adult gerontology and psychiatric mental health.
I have extensive experience working with complex trauma, attachment issues, family, and spiritually and religiously-based trauma.
About our therapists serving Delaware
- 96%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 77%Trauma
- 76%Relationship issues
- 98%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 48%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
- 48%Providence Health Plan
- 99%English
- 6%Spanish
- 2%French
- 1%Haitian Creole
- 1%Cantonese
- 95%Online only
- 5%In-person or online
- 83%Woman
- 16%Man
- 39%Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health
- 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 18%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Psychologist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 35%Family therapy
- 21%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Delaware
Searching for therapists in Delaware starts with finding the right clinical fit for your needs and location. Options can vary across urban and rural parts of the state, so it helps to look for a therapist whose listed specialties match what you want support with, such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions. Provider bios can also show whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy.
Practical fit matters, too. A therapist in Wilmington, Dover, or Newark may offer in-person sessions, while virtual appointments can add more options across Delaware. As you compare therapists, look at appointment availability, scheduling flexibility, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and what their profile says about session style. Reading bios before booking can help you understand how a therapist communicates, what they focus on, and what to expect in a first session.
The cost of therapy in Delaware can vary, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket cost. Headway helps you search for therapists who are accepting new patients, add your insurance details, and see an estimated session cost before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, so you can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
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