- Mood disorders
- Relationship issues
- Trauma-informed care
About Michael
Michael Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 16 years as an LCSW and 25 years in behavioral health. He works with adults who face depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar concerns, relationship struggles, and issues of self-esteem, including guilt and shame related to those problems.
He has practiced in inpatient hospitalization, community behavioral health centers, and outpatient settings. Those roles exposed him to many diagnoses and treatment settings. He draws on a broad clinical toolbox built from years on the front line and professional networks.
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. He aims to learn a person's history during intake, build rapport, and set clear goals together. He describes the process as collaborative, helping clients identify and work through barriers to health and functioning.
His communication starts gently and becomes more direct as goals and trust develop. He works with adults across the lifespan and notes he is LGBTQIA affirming and trauma-informed. He also helps people with concerns tied to adoption and foster care, attachment, codependency, and caregiver stress.
In sessions he focuses on practical steps rather than labels. He assists clients in recognizing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and mapping actions that align with their goals. The client remains in the lead while he outlines paths to address specific problems.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Michael draws from established therapeutic approaches to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; they can help with anxiety, depression, guilt, and patterns that keep people stuck. Mindfulness-based methods teach simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without reacting, which can reduce reactivity to shame and persistent worry.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, life situation, and comfort level. Over time he adjusts techniques based on what helps the individual make progress toward their stated aims.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Many people find these practical benefits help them keep momentum with consistent sessions and make therapeutic work easier to sustain.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship problems, and low self-esteem, and also addresses guilt and shame when they arise.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and builds goals together with each person. His style begins subtle and becomes more direct as rapport and clarity grow.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years as an LCSW and 25 years working in behavioral health across inpatient, community, and outpatient settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a VA LCSW practicing in Virginia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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