Michael Henderson, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 16 years in practice

Michael Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years in clinical practice.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904007163 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1649789504 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

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About Michael

Michael Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years in clinical practice. He draws on long experience in behavioral health to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, and relationship or self-esteem concerns. He has worked in inpatient hospitalization, community behavioral health centers, and outpatient settings.

That background means he knows a range of care options and how different problems can show up in daily life.

Background and approach

He uses practical tools to address symptoms and everyday problems rather than jargon. Michael blends commonly used, evidence-based approaches to match each person's needs. He focuses on building a working relationship, setting clear goals, and breaking down barriers that get in the way of progress.

He explains options plainly and adapts methods as therapy moves forward. Sessions are collaborative. He listens first, then helps people identify workable steps toward their goals.

Over time he becomes more direct where needed to tackle patterns that keep someone stuck. People come to him for help with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, codependency, and other life transitions. Michael is based in Virginia and conducts his practice in English.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Online support

How therapeutic approaches work online

Michael uses well-known, evidence-based methods and adapts them for online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors; it helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching clear skills for daily coping. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve mood regulation, which can be useful for chronic stress and mood symptoms.

Choosing the best approach is part of the first sessions. He collaborates with each person to learn history, current needs, and goals, then suggests methods that make sense together. The plan can change as progress is tracked so the approach fits how a person responds in real life.

Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face work when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a shorter break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging can support brief check-ins, skill practice, or moments when writing feels easier than talking. These options help people fit therapy into busy routines while still working toward clear goals.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, relationship struggles, and self-esteem concerns. He also helps with attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication challenges.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is practical and collaborative. He listens first, sets clear goals with you, and uses evidence-based techniques chosen to fit your situation.

What prior experience does he bring?

He has 16 years as a practicing clinician and decades working across inpatient, community, and outpatient behavioral health settings. That range informs his problem-solving and referrals.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW in Virginia. His practice is based in Virginia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are conducted with clients located in the relevant licensure area.

What session formats does he offer?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do costs and scheduling work?

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