Katherine Henderson, LCSW, LMHC
New York · 31 years in practice
Katherine Henderson is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed mental health counselor who brings 31 years of clinical experience to her practice in New York.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 087071 · expires October 2026
- LMHC, New York
- 003345 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1871663294 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 31
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Katherine
Katherine Henderson is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed mental health counselor who brings 31 years of clinical experience to her practice in New York. She offers a calm, respectful presence and helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, grief, and major life changes.
Katherine works with adults and adolescents in individual and couples contexts using methods that fit each person. Her background includes both agency work and independent practice.
Background and approach
Katherine holds a master's degree in social work and a master’s in counseling. Over three decades she has used a mix of approaches to meet real problems, including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, dialectical skills, emotionally-focused work, and EMDR. She draws on mindfulness, relaxation, journaling, and self-monitoring exercises when helpful.
In sessions she focuses on practical tools and clear conversation. She might help reframe unhelpful thoughts, practice emotion regulation skills, or guide exposure to difficult memories when appropriate. The pace is adjusted to what the person can manage.
Katherine pays attention to relationship patterns like communication problems, commitment worries, codependency, jealousy, and control issues. She also addresses family concerns such as divorce and caregiving stress, and responses to loss, guilt, or shame. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental.
She aims to treat each person with dignity and respect while tailoring sessions to individual goals. Katherine frames therapy as a collaborative process centered on what the client wants to change. Practical matters are handled plainly: sessions are offered in English and available via multiple online formats, and care is provided according to New York practice standards.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Katherine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Katherine names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and commit to actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, often using homework and practical exercises to relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and shifting emotional responses and connection patterns, which can help with relationship distress and communication problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. Together they decide what feels most helpful and practical for the situation.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation for skill practice and emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, journaling prompts, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Katherine works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. She also addresses areas such as abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and divorce.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental and focuses on practical skills and clear conversation. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral, dialectical, emotionally-focused tools, and may include EMDR when appropriate.
What is her clinical and work background?
She has practiced since 1993, combining agency roles and independent practice work. That experience includes individual therapy, couples counseling, and helping people through adjustment and transition challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LMHC credentials and practices in New York. The profile lists both NY LCSW and NY LMHC as her licensure details.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost 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 therapy?
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