Shaun Henry, LCSW

Shaun Henry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 19 years of professional experience. He works with individuals navigating relationship challenges, self-esteem and confidence concerns, career transitions, and the stresses that come with life changes, offering coaching-style support when appropriate. Shaun brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to his work, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to match each person’s distinct needs and goals.

His practice includes focused work on topics such as communication problems, caregiving stress, fatherhood and men's issues, infidelity and separation, workplace difficulties, and areas of sexuality including BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. He also supports clients exploring polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, veterans and armed forces concerns, and multicultural issues that affect identity and connection.

Recognizing that seeking change requires courage, Shaun emphasizes collaboration and practical steps. He aims to create an environment where clients can clarify priorities, build confidence, and move toward a more fulfilling life through individualized planning and steady support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Shaun Henry

Shaun Henry draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental partnership where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients identify their own goals and values - this approach is useful for building self-esteem, improving communication, and navigating relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change behavior, which can help with motivation, stress, and coping through life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shaun works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods over time so the work feels practical, relevant, and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care during life changes. These options support ongoing progress by allowing regular check-ins and tailored communication methods that suit each client.