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Daphne Hamburg, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Daphne is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Daphne. View 81 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan, Virginia, and 1 more

Recent reviews

My sessions with Daphne every week are the absolute highlight of my week! Daphne offers great advice and has a great approach to helping me solve conflicts in my life. She is a great supporter and helps me celebrate any of my wins, big or small!

Reviewed November 2024

Excellent

Reviewed November 2024

More about Daphne

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW, LCSW

Hello,

You're probably curious to learn a bit about me and my style. Here goes..

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Michigan, California, and Virginia and have been working with individuals who are looking to make some kind of change in their life for the past 5 years. I began working with women who are survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual assault and have also worked with individuals who are struggling with substance use and are looking to make a change in their life. Each and every person brings a unique set of strengths and talents to the table that they already have. I believe that each individual I work with has the chance to succeed with their goals and skills that we develop together in sessions

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness utilizing a trauma informed empowerment approach. I am also a sex positive and kink aware therapist. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you. It would be an honor for me to be part of your journey

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Self esteem Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Attachment issues BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Communication problems Control issues Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

Daphne Hamburg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821588484.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801107055 · Expires June 2027
  • LCSW · Virginia · 0904014500 · Expires June 2025
  • LCSW · California · 118003 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Daphne Hamburg

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

81 reviews

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My sessions with Daphne every week are the absolute highlight of my week! Daphne offers great advice and has a great approach to helping me solve conflicts in my life. She is a great supporter and helps me celebrate any of my wins, big or small!

Reviewed November 2024

Excellent

Reviewed November 2024

Very supportive

Reviewed November 2024

In the short time frame Daphne and I have worked together I can strongly say she is an amazing therapist. She is a great listener and gives me her knowledgeable advice I need to hear and understand.

Reviewed November 2024

Daphne has been great and I really appreciate how she has helped me these past few months.

Reviewed June 2024

Daphne is amazing and has helped me immensely with my anxiety and depression. She is very relatable, easy to talk with, and her schedule works perfect with mine. So glad I signed up for this service and got Daphne.

Reviewed June 2024

Daphne is kind, empathetic, and smart. I always feel like she understands me and supports me.

Reviewed May 2024

Daphne is always supportive and caring! Her feedback is always on point.

Reviewed April 2024

I've been meeting with Daphne for about 9 months now and she's been amazing. She's very supportive and never judgmental but is also able to give a different perspective of many situations I go through. I always look forward to our conversations and am thankful to anyone who will listen to me carry on haha. I've had a few therapist and psychologist but Daphne has been the most helpful and productive with her therapy practices. I highly recommend!

Reviewed March 2024

Daphne is incredible. I've had bad experiences with my past three therapists and I immediately felt right at ease with her. She understands LGBTQ+ issues, kink, drug and sex addiction and allows you to express yourself without judgement. She also has very helpful practical techniques for self-improvement, motivation, and finding positive coping mechanisms. Flexible with scheduling, I look forward to every session with her!

Reviewed March 2024

Daphne is one of THE MOST compassionate and knowledgeable therapists I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I’ve grown leaps and bounds!

Reviewed March 2024

Daphne has saved me so often. I genuinely can't thank her enough for all the help she's given me.

Reviewed February 2024

Daphne is emphatic and honest; she's helped me clarify my thoughts and find some new systems that have helped me. She listens to me closely and has guided me with great care. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed January 2024

Still and always has been the best therapist I’ve ever had! And I’ve seen dozens. We work on things. She understands it’s a marathon not a race. And it’s been 3 years but I’m in a much better place today. Ideations have stopped (knock on wood) we talk about positive and things that I’m struggling with. She 100% understands my struggles and goes at my speed that is healthy for me and not what I know my parents want. Because it’s not about them. But me.

Reviewed January 2024

Daphne Hamburg is an awesome therapist. She really addresses your needs. She supports you. She doesn’t judge. Very flexible with scheduling. She also checks on you during the week with supportive emails. She responds extremely quick to any need. Daphne came into my life at a very difficult time in my life and has been a savior.

Reviewed December 2023

Daphne is a phenomenal therapist. I feel like she genuinely understands and cares about my experiences and always knows the best ways to respond.

Reviewed December 2023

I've been working with Daphne for over two years and our work continues to be relevant in my everyday life. She is supportive and challenges me when needed. I can provide feedback when necessary and Daphne responds in a constructive fashion.

Reviewed December 2023

Daphne is amazing! Period.

Reviewed November 2023

I feel very safe with Daphne. It's so helpful how she's able to describe the physical reactions I'm having to my emotional state and offer solutions, rather tha just talking it out and reassuring me that I'm valid, which she also does. I feel happy to have lucked out with her trying Better Help for the first time.

Reviewed November 2023

Daphne Hamburg has a kind, gentle approach. This is important if you have emotional triggers. I find it easy to be open with her.

Reviewed September 2023

I have just begun my therapy with Daphne Hamburg. I have found her to be warm, underlay sing and easy to communicate with. She really has responded to my needs and the specific situations I have mentioned or am personally going through at the moment. Virtual therapy is great. And communication has been easy and quite responsive.

Reviewed August 2023

Daphne is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She provides what I need when I need it and I would be the best version of myself without her help. She is a blessing.

Reviewed August 2023

Daphne is absolutely spot on!She is intelligent, intuitive and responsive, I have benefitted immensely from therapy sessions with her and would highly recommend her

Reviewed July 2023

I've been having a wonderful experience with my therapist Daphne Hamburg. She really listens to me and makes me feel safe in our session. She helps me brake down the things I'm going through and how I can work on them. She gives me Homework that will help me through my day to day life. Daphne is kind and genuinely cares. She always has great energy and is easy to talk to. She is great at replying to my messages and will even check in on me to see how I am doing I appreciate her guidance through my tough times.

Reviewed July 2023

10/10. Daphne has helped me significantly with my battles day in and day out. She is very kind, caring and understanding, and I certainly appreciate that about her. She's also very good with recommendations how to counteract the feelings I have and provide some relief. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed July 2023

Daphne is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She just gets me.

Reviewed June 2023

Daphne is pure, authentic and powerful. Period. Highly recommend

Reviewed June 2023

I've been working with Daphne for a year now and I can't believe how helpful she is! We are a really good fit and she helped me change my life in many areas, her expertise is always on point. I love that she offers many different tools to help integrate concepts. I definitely recommend!

Reviewed May 2023

I've been with Daphne for more than 1.5 years and continue to make progress in the safe and supportive space that Daphne holds for me. I feel comfortable revealing my most vulnerable parts without embarrassment or shame.

Reviewed May 2023

Daphne is a wonderful, warm and pleasant woman, easy to chat too, I would def recommend her.

Reviewed May 2023

Daphne is exceptional and I always look forward to talking to her. She’s very professional and knowledgeable in what she does.

Reviewed May 2023

Daphne is very thoughtful and takes the time to read through what I post in chat and journals, as well as poems; it must have taken her a lot of time to do that, since I was posting constantly. She was helpful in connecting me with resources to help both myself and my partner, and responding regularly, as well as being warm and encouraging in our video session. I was nervous about doing therapy but felt very comfortable with her.

Reviewed May 2023

Daphne is extremely reliable, and one of the most kind hearted people I’ve ever spoken to. I trust her opinion and help very much and would recommend her to anyone. Most of the time I just need someone to listen and she’s so great at that. She taught me not to “ should” on myself and I live by those words. Any time I’ve spoken to her I feel like I’m getting a hug. 10/10 would recommend

Reviewed March 2023

A year later and I'm still surprised that my first match being Daphne was so well suited. I've suggested Better help to people since signing up myself and always stress the fact you can chop and change therapists til you find the right fit. We need more Daphnes in the world.

Reviewed April 2023

Daphne has helped me unlock the best version of myself. I am so grateful for her and the tools she had shared with me.

Reviewed January 2023

I’ve met with Daphne 3x so far and honestly, it’s been life changing. She not only listens but also explains why my brain is reacting a certain way and helps me develop tools to improve my habits and mindset. I’ve enjoyed therapy with her so so much and I’ve started recommending her to friends as well! This is a much better therapy experience vs the in-person therapist I had years ago.

Reviewed January 2023

I love working with Daphne, I feel I can speak to her freely without any judgement and I feel she supports me and helps me come to my own conclusions and decisions. Daphne always checks in with me and I always feel very connected and supported.

Reviewed January 2023

Daphne is wonderful!!!

Reviewed January 2023

I have been seeing Daphne Hamburg for about a year now and the therapeutic relationship has grown and changed with my needs. That is uncommon in my experience with several therapists in the past, who helped me immensely, but who did not respond as well to my changing needs. It is a truly healing relationship.

Reviewed November 2022

Daphne is really great, she helped/helps me untangle the spaghetti of my life. She is my go-to person to get the guidance, advice, strategy, encouragements that I wasn't taught/given growing up or that I didn't learn to build myself. I can now use those tools to be that resource person for the people I love! I have goals and we are working towards them. I recommend!!

Reviewed November 2022

Daphne is the best! She’s so kind, understanding, empathetic, and supportive. She checks in, keeps me on track, gives me tools and resources to help me on my journey.

Reviewed November 2022

Superb therapist who I have been seeing on and off for around quite a while now. Lovely, really listens and offers up solutions that have helped greatly.

Reviewed November 2022

Daphne continues to be a guiding light in my mental health journey

Reviewed July 2022

She helps me through not only the big issues I face like anxiety add and depression but also other things like self esteem, confidence, boundaries, and etc

Reviewed July 2022

Daphne is is wonderfully perceptive and compassionate. She has helped me through a time of major transitions in career, identity, and relationships. Between weekly sessions, Daphne checks in with me by chat and I don’t always reply, but it is so helpful to know I can reach out if I’m struggling then, or anytime. Daphne is also a great choice for a counselor’s therapist, with her ability to provide constructive feedback and support.

Reviewed July 2022

Daphne has helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life and I can honestly say that her support and compassionate listening provided a space for me that enabled me to have compassion for myself and ultimately, build up the strength that was necessary to escape an abusive relationship and get my freedom back. With every problem that comes up, she has the experience and expertise to give real-world advice that is always helpful, and I owe so much to her care and support!

Reviewed July 2022

Daphne is kind and compassionate. I feel like she hears me, validates me, and gives me good homework.

Reviewed June 2022

Daphne is the best therapist I've found. She listens and validates my feelings. She provides tools to deal with issues, and helps me overcome my fears. She relates on a human level that most therapist I feel like do not. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed June 2022

Daphne is great at what she does and it shows that she truly cares.

Reviewed June 2022

From day 1, she’s been my saving grace. I don’t know what I’d do without her. She makes me feel normal and helps me through the hardest times. But, sometimes when I just can’t talk about the hard stuff and I just want to talk- we have so much in common that we can talk about so many things. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to about things you’re interested in. But, we still work on the hard stuff. It’s a long slow process but Rome wasn’t built in a day, it’s not a sprint and with my old therapist I placed what happened to me in a box and then a metal box and then welded it shut but a year ago it was broken into and I’d be dead if it wasn’t for Daphne. She is helping me worth through what I’ve been through instead of putting it back into a box and creating yet another personality or version of myself. There’s 4 different me’s and we are working on only having one. She actually cares and is taking her time to help me heal the right way. It’s refreshing. I wish I could have more than one virtual appointment a week. It would help so much! She’s that good!

Reviewed May 2022

My session with Daphne have open so many doors and unlocked parts of myself I didn't think I could see again. Some people have a life changing impact in your life and she is one of them!

Reviewed May 2022

Daphne is extremely understanding in the relationship issues I've been having. She's also very personable and offers anecdotes of her own life to illustrate some of the points she's making. Also she is very professional and patient; I know I'm not the most amenable to change sometimes... And Daphne's been a saint.

Reviewed May 2022

I love Daphne’s calm, deliberate, insightful way of speaking. It’s very compassionate, patient, and loving. I feel safe and comfortable exploring many aspects of my life with her.

Reviewed March 2022

3 weeks into joining Betterhelp out of sheer desperation at not being to get into see someone in person. So I thought I would sign up and at least try. I thought I would have to chop and change multiple therapists to find the right fit but after 24 hours I was matched with Daphne and wow! Expectations have been exceeded, Daphne has the experience in all aspects that I was specifically looking for with a lovely, supportive and down to earth attitude. I am feeling hopeful and looking forward to continuing to work with Daphne.

Reviewed March 2022

Daphne has been a great asset to help me get through an extremely difficult postpartum period. She not only listens but provides multiple instructions on how to navigate through any difficult time. She is empathetic and holds me accountable for the things I say I’m going to do and the “homework” I am given. Daphne has helped me gain confidence in areas that I needed to work on and helped me manage unique and every day stressors which we’re crippling me from functioning normally. She has played a significant role in saving my life and preserving the relationships with my family. She is non judgmental, treats me with respect and I felt heard when I speak with her. I am incredibly grateful for her and would never be able to express how much of a difference my sessions with her have changed my life.

Reviewed March 2022

Daphne is empathetic, caring, kind, and overall just amazing.

Reviewed February 2022

Daphne has a way of making you feel human! It's nice to be able to remove the pressure of life and just share and talk through things without feeling judged. Although we only started working together a few weeks go, she has already helped me gain perspective and confidence on things that are happening in my life. Emotional freedom is what I am aiming for in 2022 and there is no doubt that Daphne is more than equipped to help me with that.

Reviewed January 2022

It's early in the game for me and BetterHelp as an additional tool to my life long therapeutic journey. That said, BetterHelp has found a rather seamless way to integrate 21st century tools with B.C. epiphanies.

Reviewed January 2022

Daphne Hamburg is a gifted therapist. She shows deep empathy and insight that allows me to share difficult material, admit my mistakes, and continue my healing progress.

Reviewed December 2021

I love Daphne more than I can say. She is so respectful and understanding of my feelings, experiences and helps me go at a rate that’s best for me and never rushes me to heal. She’s been more helpful and the perfect person to talk to more than out of any other therapist I’ve seen in the last 23 years. I always feel validated when it feels like the rest of the world is trying to invalidate me. I’m so grateful for the time and effort she takes to help me day to day- as opposed to every other therapist who treats me like I’m an annoyance.

Reviewed November 2021

I feel like I connected with Daphne right away and that she really understands and empathizes with me. I really appreciate her intelligence and caring personality.

Reviewed November 2021

I have had two sessions with Daphne so far and she is great, supportive and very understanding, without judgement. Looking forward to continuing together.

Reviewed September 2021

Daphne is respectful, understanding, and caring. She is always willing to work with me and is willing to make adjustments for me. She knows my concerns and has helped me take steps toward addressing then; and she is always willing to listen if that's what I need.

Reviewed September 2021

Daphne is super practice and so so encouraging. She always reminds me to be nice to myself and has really helped me realize how much of how my day is dependent on my sleep and body balance and truly I’m not to blame. I’ve gotten so much serenity working with her.

Reviewed August 2021

Daphne is a wonderful listener and reflects with much insight. She is very compassionate. She is really helping me with relationships and dating, and the crucial boundaries needed to be healthy.

Reviewed August 2021

I trust Daphne’s expertise, she has been great to work with, offering me the help I need in a way that calms me and makes me reflect on myself and improve myself.

Reviewed July 2021

Daphne is now the third counsellor I’ve had and she’s just been amazing so far! Things just seemed to click with her from day 1. She’s been so supportive and she checks in almost daily which is fab! She’s gave me a variety of CBT based activities to complete which have been really beneficial and she clearly explains things and provides beneficial resources! I could not recommend Daphne highly enough!

Reviewed July 2021

As I usually say, I cannot say enough good things about Daphne!!! Seriously! You matched me perfectly with her. She’s so kind and understanding. I can tell I’m getting better. All thanks to her! My mom wants me to see someone in person but I couldn’t ever stop seeing Daphne she’s so incredible!

Reviewed June 2021

Daphne is a caring smart counselor. She provides expert advice , coping mechanisms and has helped me tremendously Outside of her great professional service she is fun and engaging

Reviewed June 2021

Daphne is kind and attentive. She will shift and tailor her approach to meet your needs and work diligently with you towards your goals. She’s a queen without a crown.

Reviewed May 2021

I love how she listens and offers her perspective and point of view on things that absolutely helps.

Reviewed May 2021

I have been working with Daphne for a few months now. I originally joined counselling for a different reason but some huge major life changes happened and Daphne has been a huge help in helping me to overcome these sudden and overwhelming changes. Daphne has a warm and friendly approach. She is a great listener and offers good insight into helping me decifer what is going on for me. She has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in different issues and a range of techniques on how to deal with these issues. She has been such a great support in helping me process my thoughts and emotions.

Reviewed May 2021

Daphne is really understanding and makes me feel super safe. Getting a lot done and we’re only a few weeks in so far. Love BetterHelp

Reviewed April 2021

I’ve been having a great experience working with Daphne. She is thoughtful, personable, and reaches out consistently to keep up our dialogue together.

Reviewed April 2021

Daphne has been such a huge help to me. I really feel heard and understood during our sessions; and she's offered some really helpful feedback and suggestions that I've been able to implement with good results. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed March 2021

I’m so blessed to have been paired with Daphne. She’s the first therapist I’ve had who actually gets the trauma I’ve been through. She’s going at the pace I need but responds everyday. Always makes sure to tell me not exactly what I need to hear but the truth, that what happened to me wasn’t my fault. Healing is different for all and it’s not a race, I’m allowed to take my time. And I never feel judged. Some of my other therapists I used to feel so judged. But, never with Daphne. She’s completely amazing and has helped me so much in these last few weeks when I needed it most. I’m in a situation where I definitely need to talk to someone everyday. I have no idea what I’d do without BetterHelp and mainly without Daphne! I’m so thankful for her! I’m so thankful to have been paired with her so quickly. And that she’s worked in the area I need help with. You’re the best Daphne, truly!

Reviewed February 2021

I haven't worked with Daphne for long, but already I feel well connected to them . They listen to me and validate all my feelings without enabling bad habbits. I have been given excellent techniques and truly get the sense they care about my path of recovery. I am so happy to be paired with Daphne and look forward to working together with them in the future.

Reviewed December 2020

When I signed up a few weeks ago I was terrified. I was scared of who I would be talking to, what they would say, and what they would think of me. After the first few messages with Daphne, my worries already started to disappear. By the time I got to our first session, I was completely comfortable with speaking with her. Daphne is warm, and so incredibly helpful. You can really tell how much she truly cares for the people she's working with. She is extremely good at making you feel less alone in your feelings and experiences. She is so open to new ways of thinking, and working at your own pace. Because of Daphne, I know that my future will only get better. If you were paired with Daphne for one reason or another, I would consider you extremely lucky.

Reviewed November 2020

Daphne is extremely caring and helpful. She makes good suggestions and really listens to try to help you cope or find strategies on how to deal with issues.

Reviewed November 2020

I’ve never had this type of success in therapy before. Daphne is easy to talk to, listens, remembers, cares, and offers phenomenal feedback. 10/10!

Reviewed November 2020

Shes is nice,respectful,and she listens! She gives you different ways and techniques to deal with certain issues. You feel comfortable with her

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Daphne Hamburg offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Daphne Hamburg works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Daphne Hamburg speak?

Daphne Hamburg speaks English.

How many years of experience does Daphne Hamburg have?

Daphne Hamburg has 5 years of experience.

Where is Daphne Hamburg licensed to practice?

Daphne Hamburg is licensed to practice in Michigan, Virginia, and California.

Does Daphne Hamburg accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Daphne Hamburg accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Daphne Hamburg offer?

Daphne Hamburg offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Daphne Hamburg?

Daphne Hamburg can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Daphne Hamburg?

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