- Guilt and shame
- Caregiver stress
- Chronic illness support
About Henrieta
Henrieta Deka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with five years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions. Henrieta speaks English and Haitian Creole and helps people address concerns like caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She prefers clear, direct conversations in session. Henrieta asks questions, listens to the details of what happened, and helps clients name the emotions tied to those events. She focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions, and she checks in about what is or isn’t working.
Henrieta pays attention to how past events affect day-to-day life. She talks with clients about relationships, roles, and routines that keep painful feelings active. Together they notice patterns and consider small changes that can reduce struggle and build steadier days.
Sessions also look at meaning and responsibility when guilt or shame is present. She helps people separate what they can change from what they cannot, and supports them in clarifying personal values and next actions. The aim is clearer choices, not judgment.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Clients can expect direct feedback and concrete tools for coping with anxiety, low mood, social fears, and workplace stress. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
Approaches to guilt, shame, and stress in online sessions
Henrieta uses evidence-based techniques that focus on what people do and feel in daily life. One common approach she relies on looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety and low mood active, helping people try different responses and notice the results. This kind of work is useful for social anxiety, workplace stress, and mood problems.She also emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and for coping with painful memories. These skills include grounding and breathing practices, and step-by-step ways to tolerate distress while making clearer decisions. That approach can help when trauma, chronic pain, or caregiver stress make it hard to function day to day.
Finding the right method is part of the work and she treats it as collaborative. She will review what’s been tried, discuss your goals, and adjust techniques as needed so sessions fit your progress and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can also use remote sessions to keep momentum between face-to-face appointments, depending on the formats you and the therapist agree on.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes, plus related issues like guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on naming emotions, noticing patterns, and trying small changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of professional experience working with adults on mood and stress-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an NY LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.