Holly Henderson , LMHC, LPCC

Holly Henderson is a licensed mental health professional with 19 years of experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Seattle and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Women’s Studies and Gender Issues from the University of Florida. Her clinical licenses include LMHC and LPCC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor respectively.

Her work spans a wide range of settings, including inpatient care, mobile crisis and triage, community and home-based counseling, residential services, and telehealth, supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. She draws on a strengths-based, client-centered approach that emphasizes respect, encouragement, and unconditional positive regard while helping clients identify and reclaim their sense of identity.

Holly integrates practical therapeutic tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, family systems awareness, communication skills training, and mindfulness to address patterns that interfere with well-being. She also values the role of humor in the therapeutic process and aims to build a collaborative partnership in which clients bring their whole selves to the work.

Holly’s practice focuses on areas including trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family dynamics, LGBT concerns, mood and anxiety disorders, intimacy and relationship issues, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to identity, attachment, and life purpose. She offers counseling via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Holly combines client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership in which the therapist follows the client's lead to foster self-discovery and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, which can be especially useful for couples and those working on attachment or intimacy issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Holly works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates techniques over time, adjusting the plan based on what is most helpful for the individual or family.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support without travel, allow sessions to fit into busy lives, and provide multiple ways to communicate depending on what feels most effective for the client.