Michael Henderson, LCSW

Michael Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years in clinical practice and 25 years in behavioral health overall. He works with adults who are trying to manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship strain, and issues with self-esteem. Michael takes an affirming, trauma-informed approach and aims to build a strong working relationship with each person he sees.

He has worked in inpatient hospitals, community behavioral health centers, and outpatient settings. That background gave him hands-on experience with many mental health diagnoses and connected him to local resources that can help outside of sessions. He draws from a broad clinical toolbox and adapts techniques to fit each person's needs.

In early sessions he listens closely to family history, life events, and current problems. Then he helps set concrete goals and identifies barriers getting in the way. Over time his style moves from subtle guidance to more direct coaching when a client is ready for that step.

Michael often addresses issues related to abandonment, attachment, communication, codependency, commitment and blended family concerns. He also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, cancer, and recovery challenges. His work includes helping people process trauma and manage mood or behavioral difficulties.

Clients can expect a collaborative process focused on practical steps. The therapist helps map out goals, try strategies in daily life, and adjust the plan as needed. Michael emphasizes client choice while offering tools to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Approaches that guide online care and what they do

Michael draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real skills and problem solving. Cognitive behavioral approaches help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting; this can reduce worry, low mood, and relationship-driven stress. Mindfulness-based methods teach attention and grounding strategies to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity in tense moments. Motivational approaches help someone resolve mixed feelings and find motivation for change when facing substance use, health-related goals, or behavior shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael collaborates with each person to decide which methods make the most sense based on goals, history, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time when something isn’t working and helps clients try practical strategies between sessions.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions because they focus on skills practice, homework, and brief in-the-moment coaching, and many people find that steady weekly talk and exercises help make steady progress.