Delaney is a warm, relational, and deeply human clinical support provider who believes that healing begins with connection. Her work is grounded in the idea that clients heal best when they feel genuinely known, not analyzed, rushed, or talked at, but met with curiosity, empathy, and care.

With extensive experience in crisis support services and prior clinical work in carceral settings, Delaney brings a steady presence to clients navigating trauma histories, anxiety, depression, and safety concerns. She is particularly drawn to working with teen girls, young adults, adult women, and AFAB clients, especially those exploring identity, recovering from interpersonal harm, or learning to soften perfectionistic patterns.

Delaney’s style is adaptable and responsive. She pays close attention to what each client needs in the moment whether that’s gentle encouragement, direct reflection, thoughtful structure, or moments of humor. Clients often describe her as immediately approachable, a great listener, and someone they trust with their most tender experiences. She brings warmth and authenticity into the room while maintaining clear, supportive boundaries.

As a queer, bisexual woman who grew up in a conservative religious environment, Delaney understands what it feels like to be different, to carry anxiety quietly, and to question where you belong. Her lived experience informs her commitment to creating a therapy space that is inclusive, affirming, and spacious enough for clients to bring the parts of themselves they’ve learned to keep hidden.

Delaney approaches her work from a learner’s mindset. As a self-described recovering overachiever, she values growth that allows room for mistakes, curiosity, and mutual discovery. She believes the most meaningful therapeutic relationships are collaborative ones where both client and clinician remain open, present, and engaged.

A passage from Mary Oliver’s Wild Geese captures Delaney’s view of healing:
You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.

Delaney often thinks of therapy the way she thinks of otters playful, relational, and grounded in connection. She strives to be a secure base for her clients, someone steady to hold onto when the water feels rough, while encouraging curiosity, movement, and resilience along the way.

Outside of sessions, Delaney finds grounding in reading, baking when time allows, and incorporating calming practices like progressive muscle relaxation or brief meditations to help clients gently transition out of session. She believes support should feel accessible, compassionate, and deeply human.

Above all, Delaney hopes clients leave sessions feeling not only heard, but understood and carrying a sense that their stories are held with care.