About

Michael Henderson, LCSW, brings sixteen years as a licensed clinical social worker and a total of twenty-five years in behavioral health to his practice in Virginia. He has worked across inpatient hospitalization systems, community behavioral health centers, and outpatient settings, gathering a broad base of clinical experience and community resources. His practice is trauma-informed and LGBTQIA affirming, and he welcomes adults across the lifespan.

Henderson draws from a wide clinical toolbox developed through years on the front line, networking, and collaboration with community providers. He focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression, and addresses related areas including abandonment, attachment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, codependency, and substance concerns. He emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship, clarifying client goals, and working collaboratively to identify and reduce barriers to health and well-being.
Location:
Virginia, United States
Years Experience:
16
Gender:
Male
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: VA LCSW 0904007163
  • NPI Number: 1649789504
  • License: LCSW (Virginia)

Online and teletherapy options

Michael Henderson integrates several structured approaches in teletherapy, selecting tools that match a person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, while Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clarify values and promote committed action even when difficult feelings arise. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is offered for people working through traumatic memories and related symptoms.

Henderson frames sessions as a collaborative process: he works with each person to set goals, map barriers, and choose which methods to use from his clinical toolbox. That collaborative stance can fit people who want a mix of skills training, reflective work, and memory-focused interventions. Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how people engage in therapy.

What is Michael Henderson's clinical experience?

He has sixteen years as a licensed clinical social worker and twenty-five years of experience in behavioral health, with work in inpatient, community behavioral health, and outpatient settings.

What credentials does he hold?

Michael Henderson is an LCSW and holds Virginia license number VA LCSW 0904007163.

Which languages does he use in sessions?

Sessions and communication are conducted in English.

Where is he based?

He is located in Virginia.

How can people work with him remotely?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.

Does he accept international clients?

No. This profile indicates he does not accept international clients.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with him?

To get started, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.