Gwendolyn Henry , LMSW

Gwendolyn Henry is a Michigan-based licensed social worker with 27 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. Holding an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - she combines deep clinical knowledge with a compassionate, person-focused approach to help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.

Her practice centers on understanding each person’s story and tailoring interventions to meet their needs, whether the work focuses on trauma recovery, relationship concerns, caregiver stress, or life transitions. She brings particular experience in areas such as women's issues, attachment and family of origin dynamics, support for veterans, and end-of-life and hospice counseling. Her work also addresses struggles with addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, sleep difficulties, and parenting challenges.

Gwendolyn emphasizes empathy, cultural sensitivity, and practical coping strategies that support lasting change. She uses a blend of therapeutic approaches to guide clients through processing painful experiences, improving communication, and building healthier routines and relationships. Her aim is to create an inclusive, non-judgmental space where people can explore strengths, address setbacks, and move toward meaningful personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Gwendolyn integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR into her online work to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s goals guide the work and the therapist supports self-exploration and personal growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills building. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that assists people in processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gwendolyn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility challenges. These options make it easier to maintain regular appointments, access consistent support during transitions, and continue therapeutic work from familiar surroundings while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor care to each individual.