Daphne Hamburg, LCSW, LMSW
Trauma-informed LCSW focused on empowerment
- Warm collaborative approach
- Sex-positive and kink-aware
- CBT and attachment focus
About Daphne Hamburg
Daphne Hamburg is a licensed clinical social worker with five years of experience supporting people through major life changes, trauma, and relationship challenges. She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LMSW stands for Licensed Master Social Worker - and has practiced with adults facing issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and parenting concerns. Her early work focused on survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault, and she has extensive experience supporting individuals navigating substance use recovery and complex family dynamics.
Daphne’s counseling style is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect and sensitivity. She uses a trauma-informed empowerment approach that blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to help clients build skills and strengthen their own resources. She is sex-positive and kink-aware and incorporates understanding of alternative sexual cultures when it is relevant to a client’s goals.
Daphne emphasizes collaboration, tailoring treatment plans and session dialogue to each person’s unique strengths and circumstances. She works with a broad range of concerns including attachment issues, intimacy and sexual concerns, ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders, communication and control issues, and challenges related to military service and caregiving. Her focus is on helping people develop practical coping skills and clearer paths forward while honoring their individual values and identities.
Daphne’s counseling style is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect and sensitivity. She uses a trauma-informed empowerment approach that blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to help clients build skills and strengthen their own resources. She is sex-positive and kink-aware and incorporates understanding of alternative sexual cultures when it is relevant to a client’s goals.
Daphne emphasizes collaboration, tailoring treatment plans and session dialogue to each person’s unique strengths and circumstances. She works with a broad range of concerns including attachment issues, intimacy and sexual concerns, ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders, communication and control issues, and challenges related to military service and caregiving. Her focus is on helping people develop practical coping skills and clearer paths forward while honoring their individual values and identities.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Daphne Hamburg have?
Daphne Hamburg has five years of experience.
Is Daphne Hamburg a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LMSW. License details include CA LCSW 118003 and MI LMSW 6801107055.
In which languages does Daphne Hamburg provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Daphne Hamburg located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Daphne Hamburg as my therapist?
You can work with Daphne Hamburg through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Daphne Hamburg work with international clients?
Yes, Daphne Hamburg works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Daphne Hamburg cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Daphne brings several evidence-informed methods to her online practice, tailoring them to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps people explore connection, trust, and intimacy issues and rebuild more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration - the therapist follows the client’s lead, creating space for self-discovery and personal growth and supporting goals like improved self-esteem and clearer decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management and helps clients develop concrete coping strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Daphne works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible and allow people to engage from different locations and routines. These formats can increase accessibility, support continuity of care, and let therapists and clients focus on practical skill building and consistent progress.