Katherine Henderson , LCSW, LMHC

Katherine Henderson, LCSW, LMHC, is a licensed therapist in New York who has been practicing since 1993 and brings 31 years of clinical experience to her work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

She holds two master’s degrees - one from Albany State University of New York State and a master’s degree in counseling from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Her clinical credentials include LCSW and LMHC, which indicate she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, respectively.

Throughout a long career in agency settings and private practice, she has offered individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, and family therapy, focusing on areas such as stress, anxiety, relationship and communication issues, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses concerns like abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and isolation.

Her therapeutic style is warm and inviting, rooted in respect, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion. She draws on a range of techniques to find what works best for each person, including dialogue, interpretation, cognitive reframing, awareness and self-monitoring exercises, relaxation techniques, mindfulness work, and journaling. Katherine aims to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment in which difficult feelings and avoided experiences can be approached and processed.

Katherine is not currently accepting new clients.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Katherine Henderson draws on several evidence-informed approaches to help clients make meaningful changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility - it helps people cope with painful thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, empathetic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports clients as they find their own solutions, which can be especially helpful for relationship, life transition, and self-esteem issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Katherine will work with each person to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and the challenges they face, combining techniques as needed rather than relying on a single model.

Online therapy with Katherine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care during life transitions, manage ongoing symptoms, and access licensed professionals from more convenient locations.