Katherine Henderson, LCSW, LMHC

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Compassionate, experienced narrative-informed therapist

Details

Name	Katherine Henderson
Credentials	LCSW, LMHC
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	31

About Katherine

Katherine Henderson is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed mental health counselor in New York. She brings 31 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, and major life changes. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, focused on what people need right now.

She draws on Narrative therapy to help people reframe difficult stories about themselves. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered methods to build acceptance, values-driven action, and stronger self-awareness.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior strategies are added when skills and behavior change are helpful. In sessions she uses clear, simple tools - dialogue, cognitive reframing, mindfulness exercises, journaling, and relaxation techniques. She will work with clients to notice unhelpful patterns and to try small, realistic changes.

Conversation and practical homework are common parts of her work. Katherine has practiced in agency settings and independent practice for many years. Her long experience includes individual therapy, couples counseling, and work with family concerns.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a nonjudgmental attitude in every session. Clients can expect a warm and inviting style that aims to make hard conversations feel manageable. Katherine tailors each plan to the person's goals, preferences, and current situation.

She supports people through transitions, loss, and finding new ways to cope and relate.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Anger management among the things Katherine works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Katherine 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 she 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 Katherine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and acceptance approaches work online

Many people benefit from Narrative therapy because it focuses on the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. In simple terms, Narrative work helps identify limiting stories and create alternative, more helpful ones that fit a person's values and goals.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, supports people in noticing painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It pairs that noticing with clear steps toward a life that matters to the person, which can help with anxiety, depression, and major life changes.

Katherine will collaborate with each person to find the right mix of approaches. She will listen to goals and preferences, try things out, and adjust as needed so therapy feels useful and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well when visual cues help the conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for short check-ins. Live chat and text messaging can support quick reflections, homework check-ins, or steady contact between sessions. These formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or travel, while keeping the focus on real progress and everyday changes.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She works in a warm, nonjudgmental way and mixes narrative, acceptance, and client-centered approaches with practical skills work when needed.

How much experience does she have?

She has 31 years of clinical experience since 1993, spanning agency roles and independent practice with individuals and couples.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and LMHC credentials and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

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