Daphne Hamburg

Practical, trauma-informed therapy with CBT focus

LCSW, LMSW Michigan

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Daphne

Daphne Hamburg is a licensed social worker who centers her practice on practical, skills-based care with a warm and interactive style. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-based and client-centered perspectives to help clients identify patterns, build coping strategies, and work toward concrete goals.

Background and approach

Daphne emphasizes a trauma-informed, empowerment-oriented approach that respects each person’s strengths and life experience. With five years of clinical experience, Daphne has spent significant time supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault as well as people navigating substance use and recovery.

She brings sensitivity to issues related to intimacy, kink and alternative sexual culture, and a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, ADHD, and relationship problems. Her sessions aim to combine practical tools with compassionate listening while tailoring treatment plans to individual needs.

Daphne holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices from Michigan. She approaches therapy without stigmatizing labels and seeks to collaborate with clients so they can develop the skills and insight needed to move toward the changes they want in their lives.

Approach-informed online therapy for practical change

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed early in life and how those patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses; it can be helpful for intimacy issues, attachment concerns, and patterns that repeat in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist offers empathy and support while the client leads the pace and goals of work.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine elements from these approaches to build a tailored plan that fits each person’s situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or connect from different locations. These formats support ongoing skill-building and regular contact with licensed professionals, helping clients access consistent care and adapt treatment to what works best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleeping difficulties, parenting, career concerns, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Daphne blends cognitive behavioral therapy with attachment-based and client-centered approaches, and also draws on DBT, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness when appropriate.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has five years of professional experience working with people seeking change, including work with survivors of domestic abuse and individuals addressing substance use.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan with the listed licenses CA LCSW 118003 and MI LMSW 6801107055 noted in her profile.

Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist does accept international clients.

Which session formats are offered for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse Self esteem

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

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

Licensed

Michigan, Virginia, California

Languages

English