Introspection Counseling Center was founded by Dr. Dierdra Oretade-Branch, LCSW, BCD in September 2021 to meet the increasing demand for qualified mental health providers during the global pandemic. As a minority, veteran, and women-owned business, Introspection Counseling Center prides itself on providing a diverse, supportive, and inclusive environment for the individuals we serve.

Since its establishment Introspection Counseling Center has grown to be a premier multi-state, private mental health counseling center providing an array of in-person and online mental health services (i.e., psychotherapy and/or medication management) to adults in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

In 2025, Introspection Counseling Center was honored to receive the Delaware EDGE (Encouraging Development, Growth & Expansion) Grant from the Delaware Division of Small Business. This competitive grant supported our continued commitment to expanding access to high-quality mental health care and enabled us to broaden our services to include in-person therapy and psychiatric medication management at our Wilmington, Delaware location.

Building on this momentum, in 2026, our founder, Dr. Dierdra Oretade-Branch, was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration Delaware Office as the Delaware Women-Owned Small Business of the Year, honoring the practice’s innovation, growth, and commitment to serving the community. Our work was also featured in the June 2026 Delaware Small Business Development Center Newsletter, highlighting Introspection Counseling Center’s growth journey and the meaningful impact our services have had on the lives of our clients. These recognitions reflect our unwavering dedication to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care while continuing to expand access to services for individuals and families.

Our Mission
Our mission is to alleviate mental and emotional distress through introspection of one's unique life experiences.

What We Value

Compassion: We serve in a compassionate matter and provide a nonjudgmental environment for your unique needs.

Self-Determination: We honor and respect the unique goals of the individuals we serve and empower their self-determination over their life.

Professionalism: We provide a respectful, ethical, culturally informed, person-centered, and evidence-based care for the individuals we serve.