Michael Henderson, LCSW

Michael Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years holding that license and 25 years of experience in behavioral health. He has practiced across inpatient hospitalization systems, community behavioral health centers, and outpatient settings, developing a wide-ranging clinical skill set and deep familiarity with community resources. He works with adults across the lifespan and welcomes people from diverse cultural backgrounds, practicing in a trauma-informed and LGBTQIA affirming manner.

His clinical toolbox draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, and he tailors interventions to the individual needs and histories of those he sees. During intake he focuses on learning a person’s background, building a trusting therapeutic relationship, and identifying clear goals for therapy. From there he helps clients map a path forward and address barriers to health, safety, and well-being. His stance is collaborative - the client remains in the driver’s seat while he supports goal formation and progress.

Michael’s communication style is initially measured, becoming more direct as rapport grows and goals are clarified. He assists clients confronting trauma, depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship concerns, and issues related to medical diagnoses, among other challenges, and emphasizes practical strategies to help people move toward their desired outcomes.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Michael Henderson integrates several evidence-based methods into online care to address mood, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) focuses on processing distressing memories and symptoms related to trauma, aiming to reduce their hold on daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be especially helpful for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors techniques or combines methods to create a treatment plan that fits the individual. This collaborative stance helps ensure the selected strategies align with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage caregiving or work obligations, and maintain continuity of treatment even when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches effectively in remote formats to support progress and accessibility.