Katherine Henderson , LCSW, LMHC

Katherine Henderson is a licensed clinician based in New York with more than 31 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families through life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds advanced degrees from Albany State University of New York State and a master’s degree in counseling from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Her professional credentials include LCSW and LMHC - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - reflecting training in both social work and clinical counseling.

Katherine has worked in agency settings and maintained a private practice where she has provided individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, and family therapy. Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses a range of concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, and the emotional impact of divorce or separation.

Her therapeutic style is warm, inviting, and nonjudgmental, emphasizing respect, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion. She draws from a variety of methods to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, using techniques such as dialogue and interpretation, cognitive reframing, awareness and self-monitoring exercises, relaxation and mindfulness practices, and journal writing. Katherine integrates client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic ideas to develop individualized plans that help clients approach difficult thoughts and feelings at a manageable pace. She frames the first step in therapy as recognizing a concern and seeking guidance, and she positions herself as a supportive partner in clients’ efforts to make meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Katherine Henderson uses evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and adjustment challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practical strategies and skill building, often helping with depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and are supported in finding their own solutions for emotional and interpersonal issues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Katherine works together with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model. This flexible stance allows adjustments over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversation and visual cues when helpful, while live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, more flexible ways to check in between sessions. These options make it easier to access consistent care, maintain continuity during life changes, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday routines.