Donald Henderson, LMHC
Guided storytelling to rebuild strength and direction
Details
| Name | Donald Henderson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Iowa |
| Licensed in | Iowa |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Donald
Donald Henderson is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He works with adults who are trying to make sense of painful experiences and want practical ways to feel steadier day to day. He uses a mix of Narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment-focused ideas to shape conversations.
Sessions focus on naming the stories that shape a person’s life, noticing patterns that cause pain, and testing small changes that feel possible.
Background and approach
Donald brings nine years of clinical experience in Iowa. He has worked with people affected by addiction, chronic illness, relationship strain, caregiver stress, and loss. He pays attention to how past experiences like abandonment or attachment wounds influence current behavior and relationships.
In sessions he tends to be straightforward and collaborative. He will listen for the themes in a person’s story, offer observations, and suggest exercises to try between meetings. Those exercises often target unhelpful thinking, emotional regulation, and practical steps toward chosen values.
People seeking help can expect conversations that balance empathy with clear, actionable ideas. Donald supports clients who want to rebuild confidence, manage strong emotions like anger, or navigate big transitions such as career or caregiving changes.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management among the things Donald works with, alongside the areas below.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Donald among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Donald among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Donald among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Donald among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Donald among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Donald among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Donald directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Donald directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT work online
Donald often uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and retell the stories that shape their lives, looking for moments that point to strength and options for change. Narrative work helps with trauma, grief, relationship patterns, and feelings of emptiness by separating the person from the problem.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to accept painful feelings. Attachment-informed ideas guide work on trust, boundaries, and how earlier relationships affect current connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats the choice of methods as collaborative, checking in about what helps and adjusting plans based on a client's goals and preferences. That way therapy stays practical and relevant to daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is useful for longer weekly sessions and deeper conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging supports brief check-ins or homework follow-ups. These options make it easier to maintain momentum while balancing work, caregiving, or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, addictions, and stress from life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style blends Narrative approaches with ACT and attachment-informed ideas to examine personal stories and try small, practical changes.
How long has he been practicing clinically?
He has nine years of experience working as a clinician with adults on a range of concerns including chronic illness, caregiver stress, and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LMHC credential listed as IA LMHC and practices with a base in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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