Cathy Henderson, LPC

Cathy Henderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 35 years of experience. She focuses on stress and anxiety along with addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression. Cathy takes a straightforward, respectful approach that aims to meet each person's needs where they are.

Cathy works with people facing abandonment, codependency, trouble with communication, and family of origin issues. She has supported those dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, as well as feelings of guilt, shame, and isolation. Cathy also pays attention to concerns common to women and the pressures they may carry.

In sessions she emphasizes listening first and then shaping a plan that matches the client's goals. She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness tools. That means she will help people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new responses, and use simple awareness exercises to reduce stress.

Cathy values sensitivity and compassion in the therapeutic relationship. She aims to tailor conversations and plans so they make sense for each person's life. Her style is calm, direct, and practical, focused on helping people move forward in small steps.

Starting therapy can feel hard, and Cathy acknowledges that courage. She guides people through the initial steps, from describing concerns to setting realistic short-term goals. The emphasis is on steady progress and workable strategies for everyday challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own experience and priorities. The therapist listens without judgment and helps clarify what matters most to the client, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then trying practical changes. CBT often helps with anxiety, mood issues, and unhelpful patterns linked to addiction or low self esteem.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. People often use these tools to manage stress or to support work on mood and cravings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, and then shape the plan together. That shared decision making helps tailor methods to real life.

Confirm current session options before booking so expectations match what is offered. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow quicker check-ins, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can support using CBT exercises and mindfulness practices between sessions, helping ideas transfer into everyday routines.