Katherine Henderson

Compassionate CBT-informed therapist for life transitions

LCSW, LMHC New York

Experience: 31 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Katherine

Katherine Henderson is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed mental health counselor who draws on cognitive behavioral therapy as a core tool in her work.

Background and approach

With 31 years of clinical experience in agency settings and independent practice, she blends practical skill-building with empathic listening to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, anger, depression, grief, trauma and other life transitions. Her background includes master's degrees in social work and counseling and long experience providing individual psychotherapy as well as couples and family therapy.

Her style is warm and person-centered, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and collaboration. She uses a range of techniques such as cognitive reframing, mindfulness and self-monitoring exercises, relaxation practices, journaling, and guided dialogue to identify patterns and develop new coping strategies.

EMDR and elements from dialectical behavior and emotionally-focused therapies are also part of her toolkit for addressing trauma and intense emotional states. Katherine aims to tailor treatment plans to each person’s needs, helping clients face difficult feelings and life changes at a comfortable pace.

Based in New York, she offers support for people working through caregiving stress, codependency, divorce and separation, bereavement, and a variety of interpersonal and mood-related concerns.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy useful for identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and cope with life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy complements CBT by encouraging values-based action and helping people make space for difficult thoughts while moving toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their own solutions.

Choosing the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to discuss goals, preferences, and symptoms and then adapts techniques from these models to fit the client’s situation and pace.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy provides practical flexibility for scheduling and for maintaining continuity of care across life demands. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own locations and to use formats that match their communication style and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Katherine works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, depression, family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes as primary areas of focus.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered warmth and elements from DBT, EFT, and EMDR when appropriate to the client’s needs.

How long has she practiced clinically?

She has practiced since 1993, bringing 31 years of experience in both agency settings and independent practice.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds LCSW and LMHC licenses with identifiers NY LCSW 087071 and NY LMHC 003345 and is based in New York.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for therapy with her?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

31+ years

Licensed

New York, New York

Languages

English