Riley Henderson, LISW

Riley Henderson is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and significant life transitions. She creates a supportive environment where clients can be heard and understood while working toward practical, meaningful change.

With experience providing services in homes, schools, and the court system, Riley has supported children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through crises, loss, family conflict, and other major life shifts. Her background includes working directly with clients across a range of settings to promote stability, healing, and healthier relationships.

Riley’s approach is client focused, non-judgmental, and open to creative strategies tailored to each person’s needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and incorporates mindfulness-informed ideas when appropriate to address issues such as trauma, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, body image, and caregiver stress. She also brings particular attention to LGBTQIA+ issues, grief work, and coping with life changes.

Reaching out for help is a meaningful step, and Riley welcomes the opportunity to support individuals and families who are ready to work toward healing, greater self-understanding, and more effective coping.

Approaches and Benefits of Online Therapeutic Work

Riley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical skills and often includes exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve coping in everyday situations.

She also integrates mindfulness-informed practices that encourage present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of difficult emotions. These techniques can support stress management, grief processing, and improved emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Riley works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and encourages client input to shape a personalized plan.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, to access care from home or work, and to maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can effectively use these tools to deliver goal-focused work, practical strategies, and ongoing support in ways that align with each client’s lifestyle and treatment goals.