Leanette Henagan , LCSW

Leanette Henagan, LCSW, brings 19 years of clinical experience to an integrative approach to mental health and coaching. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a credential that denotes training and licensure to provide psychotherapy and clinical assessment - she focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, while also addressing women's issues and chronic disease management. Her practice blends evidence-informed therapies with practical coaching strategies to help clients navigate transitions and rediscover a sense of purpose.

Drawing on a background as a former Division I athlete, she offers specialized sports performance counseling for competitive and professional athletes and guidance for sports parents navigating the evolving landscape of youth competition. This athletic perspective complements her work with issues such as body image, midlife transitions, caregiver stress, and financial concerns, creating a holistic framework for clients facing complex, overlapping challenges.

Henagan emphasizes collaboration and strengths-based work, approaching each person as the expert of their own story while offering support to uncover resilient patterns and develop new coping skills. She aims to empower clients toward more fulfilling, balanced lives through practical tools, reflective dialogue, and goal-oriented interventions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Leanette Henagan

Leanette Henagan uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client's goals, values, and lived experience guide the work. This approach emphasizes active listening and empathy and is well suited for people seeking to build self-understanding and clarify life purpose.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, stress, or addictive tendencies. CBT provides structured skills and practical strategies to change unhelpful habits and improve mood and functioning.

Mindfulness-based techniques are integrated when appropriate to help clients develop present-moment awareness and stress management tools, which can support work on self-esteem, coping with change, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leanette works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or manage care from a distance. These options increase accessibility and allow conversations to continue in ways that match each client's routine and comfort level.