You've Been Meaning to Call Someone: Finding a Therapist for Women in Newark, DE
Maybe it’s been months. You meant to look for a therapist after the last hard week at work, and then your mom needed a ride, and then one of the kids got sick. Now it’s late, the house is quiet, and you’re typing “therapist for women in Newark, DE” into your phone.
We’re glad you found us. Amani Healing Center is a therapy practice in Newark, Delaware, built for women who carry a lot. Our clients are managers, nurses, teachers, moms and caregivers. Most of them are very good at taking care of other people. Taking care of themselves is the part that keeps getting pushed to next week.
Why women in Newark and New Castle County reach out
The women who come to Amani usually look fine from the outside. They show up for work in Wilmington or Newark. They make it to every game and every doctor’s appointment. Inside, a lot of them are running on empty.
Here’s what we hear most often:
- Anxiety that won’t shut off, especially at night
- Burnout from a demanding job plus caring for kids and aging parents
- Old trauma that still shows up in relationships and at work
- Infidelity, divorce or a marriage that feels stuck
- Distance from a parent or sibling, and the guilt that comes with it
- People-pleasing and saying yes when you want to say no
Many of our clients are Women of Color. Some tell us they waited years to start therapy because they couldn’t find a therapist who understood their family, their culture or what it’s like to be the only one in the room at work. At Amani, you won’t have to explain that part.
Meet the therapists at Amani Healing Center
Each therapist on our team has a focus. That way you can find someone who already knows the kind of thing you’re going through.
Nicole Cunningham, LPCMH works with women dealing with relationship pain. She helps clients heal after infidelity and betrayal, get through a divorce, or sort out their feelings about stepping away from family. A lot of her clients are people-pleasers who are learning to set boundaries without falling apart over it.
Natasha Philmore, LCSW helps women and teen girls who are stressed, burned out or anxious after a big life change. She sees teen girls together with their families. Natasha is trained in ACT, EMDR, CBT and ERP for anxiety and OCD, so she can match the approach to what you need.
Kimberly Glenn, LCSW supports women going through fertility treatment and those grieving a pregnancy loss. That kind of grief can feel lonely, and she makes room for it. Learn about fertility counseling.
Jasmine Brooks, LPCMH works with younger women who keep putting everyone else first. Her clients are often untangling hurt from childhood that still shapes how they show up in relationships. She offers evening sessions online.
Evening and online therapy across Delaware
Most of our clients can’t leave work at 2 p.m. for an appointment. So our therapists offer online sessions, including evenings. You can log on from your home office in Newark, your car outside practice in Bear, or your bedroom after the kids are asleep in Middletown.
Online therapy also gives you privacy. Nobody sees your car in a parking lot. You don’t have to explain to a coworker where you’re going. For a lot of women in Hockessin, Wilmington and the rest of New Castle County, that’s what finally makes therapy possible.
Because our therapists are licensed in Delaware, you can meet with them online from anywhere in the state. Women located in Maryland can also meet with us online. We confirm coverage and therapist availability before scheduling.
How to get started
- Read through the therapist bios and pick the one who sounds like a fit. If you aren’t sure, that’s fine. We’ll help you choose.
- Reach out through our short, secure form or call 302-292-1334 to request an appointment.
- We’ll set up your first session at a time that works for you, evenings included.
You don’t need to know exactly what’s wrong before you call. Plenty of women start with “I’m just tired of feeling like this.” That’s enough to begin.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Amani Healing Center located? Amani Healing Center is at 256 Chapman Road, Suite 201, Newark, DE 19702. We also offer online therapy for clients anywhere in Delaware. Therapy in Newark, DE.
Do you offer evening therapy appointments? Yes. Our therapists offer evening sessions online, so you can fit therapy around work and family.
Do you have therapists who work with Black women and other Women of Color? Yes. Many of our clients are Women of Color, and our therapists understand the pressure of carrying a lot for your family, your job and your community.
Can I get help with infidelity or divorce? Yes. Nicole Cunningham, LPCMH focuses on relationship distress, betrayal recovery and divorce.
Do you see teen girls? Yes. Natasha Philmore, LCSW sees teen girls along with their families for stress, anxiety and life changes.
What kinds of therapy do you use? It depends on the therapist. Our team uses approaches like EMDR, CBT, ACT and ERP. Your therapist will talk with you about what fits.
This article is for general education and isn’t a substitute for professional care. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988.