Key details
- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Iowa / 001749
- NPI1861815276
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIowa
About
- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Values-informed work
About Donald
Donald Henderson is an Iowa-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with nine years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with trauma, grief, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. He also addresses issues like self-esteem, intimacy-related worries, parenting strain, and career stress.
He frames work in practical terms. Sessions focus on identifying what triggers strong reactions and on learning concrete ways to respond differently. He uses a mix of approaches to help clients notice patterns, test new behaviors, and track progress. Sessions are aimed at everyday change rather than abstract theory.
Donald describes his work as informed by trauma awareness and by attention to personal values, including faith when clients want that included. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to shape sessions. He will explain options and pick methods that fit each person’s needs.
Clients who choose him can expect direct conversation about what causes anger, grief, or avoidance, followed by practical skills to cope in the moment. He also helps people sort through longer patterns linked to attachment, abandonment fears, or past abuse. Progress often comes from short experiments between sessions and steady practice.
Donald works with adults in Iowa and accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and location-specific costs may vary. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting dragged into them, then choose actions that match their values; it is often used for anger, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and practicing different behavioral responses, which can reduce reactive behavior and stress over time. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can be useful when anger links to abandonment or trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will discuss these methods with each person and decide together which techniques to try first, adjusting as work proceeds. The collaboration aims to match methods to the client’s goals and everyday life constraints.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits help people practice new skills between sessions and bring changes into daily routines without promising a particular service.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside trauma, grief, stress, relationship strain, addictions, and other related issues.
What is his therapeutic style for temper and reactivity?
He uses a practical mix of approaches focused on recognizing triggers, testing new responses, and building habits that reduce reactive behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience as a mental health counselor working with adults on trauma, mood, and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and practices with that credential cited as his professional qualification.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions run on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.