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Daphne Hamburg, LCSW, LMSW

Therapist in Michigan

Practical, nonjudgmental support for lasting change

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Daphne Hamburg

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLCSW, LMSW
  • Licenses listedLMSW, Michigan (no. 6801107055); LCSW, Virginia (no. 0904014500); LCSW, California (no. 118003)
  • NPI number1821588484
  • Experience5 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
  • Approaches includeAttachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Addictions support
  • Trauma informed
  • Sex positive

About Daphne

Daphne Hamburg is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people make real changes in their lives. She combines straightforward support with practical skills so clients can move toward their goals. Daphne has five years of experience working with people facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and related concerns.

She began her work supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault and has experience with people who want to change patterns of substance use. Her style is warm and interactive. She treats people with respect and sensitivity and avoids stigmatizing labels.

Daphne draws on several approaches to shape treatment that fits each person. She uses client-centered conversations to understand priorities. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors. She also weaves in mindfulness and trauma-aware methods when they suit the situation.

She is sex-positive and kink-aware and addresses topics like intimacy, attachment, and relationship difficulties without judgment. Daphne also helps with stress, sleep problems, parenting strain, career questions, and grief. Work in sessions focuses on building skills, identifying strengths, and setting small, reachable steps.

People who choose Daphne can expect collaborative care that adapts to their needs. She aims to empower clients to use their strengths and the strategies developed together so they can manage triggers and rebuild routines over time.

Sessions are tailored to the individual, with plans and goals reviewed as work progresses.

How Daphne's approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how patterns from close relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Online work can help people notice those patterns, practice new ways of relating, and repair unmet needs with the therapist's guidance. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own goals and choices. In a conversational, accepting setting the therapist helps name priorities and supports the steps a person wants to take. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try concrete behavior changes; online sessions can include short exercises and homework to build new skills between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Daphne will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what feels helpful and adjusting methods over time rather than sticking to a single plan.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can cut travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to schedule sessions around work or family obligations. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to share worksheets, practice skills in real time, and keep momentum between meetings while tailoring the rhythm of care to each person's day-to-day needs.

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Daphne help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns such as sleep problems, intimacy issues, and family of origin struggles.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is warm and interactive, combining client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and trauma-aware methods to build skills and set achievable goals.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of clinical experience and began by supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault, later working with people addressing substance use and related challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options when booking.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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 based on the therapist's availability.

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