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Karen Henderson, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Karen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Karen. View 24 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

Karen really listens and picks up on what’s being said and unsaid (the subtext), which I find helpful, and gives you food for thought.

Reviewed November 2024

Great listener with feedback that is helpful

Reviewed November 2024

More about Karen

  • 23 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I have had the pleasure of serving the community and individuals for over 20 years. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. I have had the opportunity to lead a Hospice counseling team, teach at a community college, provide inpatient and outpatient counseling, and work along side an amazing team as Director of a counseling and foster care agency. My style is a strength based approach utilizing cognitive-behavioral and humanistic therapy to focus on rapport building and solution focused outcomes.

Taking time to invest in yourself is critical to your overall health. Most people at some point in their life can benefit from having another person to share their experiences with along with sharing their reactions to those experiences. I look forward to meeting you, discussing your counseling goals, and working towards healthy next steps together. Counseling can be a path to a healthier you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Karen Henderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467519652.

  • LCSW · Illinois · 149012593 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Karen Henderson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

24 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Recommend Great listener Wonderful Anxiety Helped Insightful Listens She helps

Karen really listens and picks up on what’s being said and unsaid (the subtext), which I find helpful, and gives you food for thought.

Reviewed November 2024

Great listener with feedback that is helpful

Reviewed November 2024

Karen Henderson shows clearly that she pays attention to what I am saying, and that she also pays attention to what she had learned in previous sessions. That may seem pretty basic, but I have learned that it can't be expected.

Reviewed August 2024

I love working with Miss Karen! She is so insightful and encouraging. She has helped me find my way through really tough times as well as celebrated the really good times with me. I highly recommend working with her! :)

Reviewed August 2024

Karen is a great listener and helps me put things into perspective.

Reviewed July 2024

Miss Karen is an attentive, insightful, awesome therapist! She's great at listening when I have a story to tell and great at speaking when sharing her knowledge. Thanks to her help, I have been able to get through some tough times more easily and really relish the good times. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed March 2024

Karen is not only a great listener, but she helps you to find perspective. I am grateful for her expertise. She helps me look at things differently, consider more thoughtfully and helps me to make sense out of my own thoughts.

Reviewed February 2024

Karen is an extremely talented therapist. She is reliable, consistent, and inquisitive. Couldn't have asked for a better fit.

Reviewed February 2024

Karen continues to reach out even when you are neglecting yourself, and knows how to get you moving again without being a pest about it.

Reviewed February 2024

Karen is a wonderful listener. She is pragmatic, understanding and truly helps apply techniques that help me evolve in my relationships.

Reviewed September 2023

Karen is a wonderful therapist! She's thoughtful, insightful, and a great listener. Whenever I talk with her, I feel like she truly takes the time to understand me and help me reach my goals. I highly recommend working with her!

Reviewed July 2023

Karen provided me with a variety of tools to help me manage my anxiety, stress and depression. She’s an excellent therapist.

Reviewed June 2023

Amazing & Awesome!!

Reviewed May 2023

Karen has been instrumental at providing feedback which allows me to grow and evolve. She is a wonderful listener, great at setting expectations, and very helpful at providing better ways to improve conflict and move through grief.

Reviewed March 2023

Karen really listens and is great on picking up on cues to help process underlying feelings and emotions. Give great tools for reflection and thought work.

Reviewed December 2022

A really good listener. That matters a lot.

Reviewed December 2022

Karen is a wonderful listener. She helps guide the conversation by giving you thoughtful questions to help you sort out how you’re feeling. She is extremely warm, comforting and supportive. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a person to talk to.

Reviewed November 2022

Karen was extremely helpful to me in a time where I was changing careers and my life was a bit murky. She helped me find new strategies and better ways to cope with my anxiety. She helped me build myself back up and identify my strengths and find my confidence again. She is truly an amazing therapist who provides you with the tools to succeed.

Reviewed November 2022

Karen has made my first therapy experience very comfortable. She has been a tremendous help in connecting the dots in some of my issues. Highly recommend.

Reviewed November 2022

Karen was extremely helpful to me. She is a great listener and provides concrete feedback and exercises to meet goals.

Reviewed June 2022

Karen is so kind and actively listens to me about my past traumas and future goals. She provides great inspiration and insight, helping me look at events in a new light to overcome and accept them wholeheartedly. I highly recommended.

Reviewed June 2022

Karen has been very kind and helpful with me. She has already began guiding me through some internal discoveries, and I am so appreciative. It is clear that she is truly listening when I am speaking, and I value that she does not tell me what to do, but allows me to discover my own paths along the way.

Reviewed June 2022

Karen has been very attentive to what I'm struggling with and has been creative in her approach to helping me deal with my depression and anxiety. I appreciate everything she's done for me so far even after just a few sessions.

Reviewed May 2022

She’s providing me with tools to help me to discover a way to devote some time to my own needs.

Reviewed April 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Henderson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Henderson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Karen Henderson speak?

Karen Henderson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Henderson have?

Karen Henderson has 23 years of experience.

Where is Karen Henderson licensed to practice?

Karen Henderson is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Karen Henderson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Karen Henderson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Karen Henderson offer?

Karen Henderson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Karen Henderson?

Karen Henderson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Karen Henderson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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