Find your voice.
Discover your peace.
Sometimes it helps to step back and see things more clearly.
Delaware Counseling
You may understand a lot about yourself—and still feel stuck.
Therapy is a space to slow down and take a closer look at what’s been unfolding in your life, especially the reactions and relationship patterns that keep resurfacing, even when you wish they wouldn’t.
With over 20 years of experience, I work with adults who hold themselves to high standards and are often harder on themselves than they realize. Together, we explore what’s shaping your responses so change can begin, bringing relief, greater self-compassion, and a growing sense of ease.
I integrate psychodynamic therapy and EMDR, moving at a steady, thoughtful pace. We build stability first, then gently work into the more difficult areas. The process can be meaningful and at times heavy, but as we move through it, many people begin to feel lighter.
Along the way, there’s often clarity, some relief, and those moments of “oh… that makes sense.”
I offer a brief complimentary consultation so you can get a feel for whether this work, and working together, feels like a good fit.
This work isn’t always easy, but over time, it can bring a sense of relief, clarity, and a bit more ease in your day-to-day life.
About Me
I’m Louise Duffy Stevenson, a licensed professional counselor and EMDR therapist based in Newark, Delaware.
With over 20 years of experience, I’ve worked with adults navigating grief, trauma, and life transitions that continue to have an impact over time. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet still find themselves caught in familiar emotional or relational patterns.
My approach integrates psychodynamic therapy and EMDR to explore how past experiences continue to shape your emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Together, we take a closer look at what’s underneath these patterns so change can begin to feel possible, often bringing a greater sense of clarity, self-compassion, and ease over time.
What Brings People to This Work
If any of this resonates, it may be a place to begin:
Trauma & Overwhelm
- Lingering effects of past experiences can show up in ways that are hard to shake—through anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or feeling on edge in your day-to-day life.
Self-Understanding & Relationships
- You may be thoughtful and self-aware, yet still feel stuck in familiar patterns—questioning your self-worth, struggling with boundaries, or finding it hard to respond differently in relationships.
Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
- Loss, illness, or major life changes can bring a mix of emotions that are difficult to make sense of. At times, this may also include questions about meaning, faith, or your place in the world.
Sessions start at $150. Most insurance accepted.
What we don’t need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human.
— Brené Brown
What You Can Expect:
Feeling Understood
Therapy offers a space to slow down and feel genuinely heard. I aim to meet you where you are and create a process that feels steady, manageable, and meaningful.
Looking Beneath the Surface
Together, we explore the deeper emotional and relational patterns that may be shaping your experience. This work can bring greater clarity, self-understanding, and more flexibility in how you respond.
Making Sense of What’s Been Difficult
Whether you’re carrying grief, unresolved trauma, or long-standing emotional pain, we move at a thoughtful pace—building stability first, then gently working through what begins to feel possible.
Step One:
Get in touch by filling out the contact form on this website.
Step Two:
Have a free initial consultation to see if we're a good fit.
Step Three:
Schedule your first session, and start feeling better!
If you’re thinking about taking the next step, you don’t have to do it alone.
If you’re looking for a licensed therapist in Newark, Delaware, I conduct one-on-one sessions in person.