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Donald Henderson

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s difficulties

LMHC Iowa

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Donald

Donald Henderson is a licensed mental health counselor based in Iowa who focuses on helping people work through trauma, grief, anxiety, and other challenging life experiences.

Background and approach

With nine years of clinical practice, he supports clients in developing practical coping skills and strengthening self-esteem while addressing issues such as depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, anger, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Donald uses evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's needs, drawing on approaches that emphasize changing unhelpful thinking, clarifying values, and repairing attachment patterns.

He brings attention to both immediate problem solving and longer-term meaning making, helping clients navigate transitions like parenting changes, career shifts, health-related stress, or the lasting effects of abuse. His style balances focused skill building with respectful exploration of personal history.

Sessions aim to produce concrete tools for managing stress and emotions while also creating space for processing loss, abandonment, and chronic illness or caregiving strain. Donald accepts international clients and offers multiple remote session formats to increase access for people whose schedules or locations make in-person care difficult.

Using evidence-based approaches in online care

Donald integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address symptoms and build meaningful change. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress, offering concrete strategies for daily challenges. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult feelings are present, which can help with coping, grief, and long-term motivation.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so the work stays practical and relevant. This partnership helps clients decide whether more skills-based work or deeper exploration of attachment and narrative makes sense for their situation.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, travel limitations, or those living outside the therapist's immediate area. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions while fitting therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Donald typically address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, addictions, stress, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting and career difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach blends practical skill building with reflective work, using structured methods to change thinking patterns alongside narrative and attachment-informed exploration.
What is his clinical background and experience?
Donald has nine years of experience as a licensed mental health professional working with people facing life transitions, trauma, and a variety of emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LMHC credential with licence IA LMHC 001749 and practices from Iowa.
Does he work with speakers of other languages or international clients?
He provides services in English and is available to accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Iowa

Languages

English