Cathy Henderson , LPC

Cathy Henderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 35 years of clinical experience. Over her long career she has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem, bringing a calm, steady presence to difficult conversations. She has particular experience helping those dealing with relationship challenges, family conflicts, parenting concerns, and issues tied to abandonment and codependency.

Cathy approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, aiming to create a therapeutic relationship that feels trustworthy and humane. She adapts her conversational style and clinical plan to fit each client’s unique history and goals, drawing on practical methods from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral approaches, and mindfulness practices as appropriate.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can take real courage, Cathy honors that first step and works collaboratively to set achievable goals. She is accepting new clients in Texas and focuses on helping individuals navigate guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, substance use challenges, family of origin concerns, communication problems, and many issues that affect daily functioning and relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cathy commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to support change and healing. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients clarify their values and goals - this approach often helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and many forms of addiction or habit-driven difficulties. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can reduce reactivity to stress and support recovery from trauma and emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the work, and Cathy collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their needs, preferences, and goals. Together they evaluate what helps most and adjust the approach as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Cathy includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.