About me
I am an independently licensed therapist licensed in Iowa with over 10 years of experience working with couples, families, children, teens, and individuals. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, bullying, relationship conflicts, and career challenges, PTSD, Bi-Polar, anger management, trauma, cognitive/emotional confusion, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and self-identity concerns. I have helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional/physical/verbal/sexual abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, MI (motivational interviewing), trauma informed care (TIC), and person-centered therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Don M Henderson, LMHC
Specialties
- Trauma, Abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem, Motivation
- Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety
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Addictions
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Relationship issues
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Family conflicts
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Intimacy-related issues
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Parenting issues
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Career difficulties
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Bipolar disorder
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Depression
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Abandonment
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Aging and geriatric issues
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Attachment issues
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Avoidant personality
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Blended family issues
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Cancer
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Caregiver issues and stress
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Chronic pain, illness, and disability
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Codependency
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Commitment issues
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Communication problems
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Control issues
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Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
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Dissociation
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Emptiness
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Family problems
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Fatherhood issues
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Forgiveness
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Guilt and shame
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Hospice and end-of-life counseling
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Isolation / loneliness
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Jealousy
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Life purpose
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Men's issues
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Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
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Money and financial issues
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Panic disorder and panic attacks
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Paranoia
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Phobias
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Post-traumatic stress
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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Self-harm
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Self-love
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Smoking / vaping cessation
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Social anxiety and phobia
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Workplace issues
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Young adult issues
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Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 9
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
IA LMHC 001749
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Donald Henderson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
Written on Jan 28, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Donald is an excellent therapist! He listens to my issues and responds with empathy and understanding.
Written on Jan 15, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 4 weeks
Don was great. Wish, he was not leaving.
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 1 year and 3 months
Donald has gone above and beyond supporting my son.
Written on Dec 20, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Helping me with my mental state and trauma
Written on Dec 12, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Amazing therapist.
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, a
So far he has been very helpful and very responsive on my journal entries
Written on Nov 30, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship
Don is a great listener and good at leading a conversation with personal experience and anecdotes to inspire conversation and talking points we may not be the most forthcoming about
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Donald, is helping my make a change in my life, he has good insight on what people are going through, and helpful advice on how to overcome certain goals in your life.
Written on Nov 09, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mr. Henderson was a great therapist and was able to help me a great deal with my issues. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needed assistance. I want to thank him very much!
Written on Nov 07, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 months
Donald is wonderful. He listens to me and helps me with my problems.
Written on Nov 02, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Donald has been great!! I did not want to go to counseling partly because of my chronic pain and having to drive and then sit somewhere would be torture, but also because I hate talking about my problems. Donald has made it very easy to communicate with him and has been a wonderful friend in the short time that I’ve known him I would recommend him to everyone.
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Donald is very understanding and supportive. He is easy to interact with and keeps things simple, while always providing a few great points to consider that resonate after the sessions.
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Donald wasn’t just there to listen, he gave me so many pointers on how to maneuver through life and my current situation. He helped me process some of the things I was experiencing, and taught me to understand not all burdens are mine to carry. He gave me worksheets, books, and quotes to help me wrap my mind around a better reality. He gave me praise when I responded well to something I would normally spiral over. He wasn’t like other therapists bringing up old drama, he focused on how you can move forward, not backwards. He helped me realize where happiness lies and I am forever grateful to have had sessions with Donald. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great therapist. Very thankful.
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Having good conversations with Donald Henderson. Very helpful
Written on Sep 21, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship
Donald is great at understanding the issues, hearing both sides and providing practical feedback. You can tell he’s been doing couples therapy a long time.
Written on Jul 28, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I think Donald was the person I needed in my life at this time. Things happen for a reason and I’m surprised that the first therapist I was given was someone I could connect like I have. He listens, he gives advice, and he talks me through my problems. It’s the friend I wish I had. Thanks Don! You rock!
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
So far Don has been a great source to be able to communicate with. He has already offered some great insight and created some hope for the future. I look forward to more sessions with Don.
Written on Jun 14, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and anger management
Yes he is a good therapist I would recommend him
Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I have only met with Don once but I can already tell that he is going to get through to me and help me with what I am struggling with.
Written on May 27, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
He’s the best!
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship
Donald was extremely professional and empathetic throughout the course of the sessions. He was non-judgmental and would stream the conversations in a positive way. Would highly recommend him.
Written on May 11, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Awesome!
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Don is the best! No question! He has helped me come a long way and understand myself better and what I am dealing with. Life changer.
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 1 month on issues concerning relationship
Don is someone who instantly provides empathy and understanding. Very lucky to have come across him and feel grateful for all his suggestions, kind words and thought provoking comments
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 8 months on issues concerning parenting issues, and anger management
Don is excellent. A great listener, excellent advice and really helps to put things in perspective. Super friendly and respectful.
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning relationship
Don is an excellent therapist. He is kind, supportive and a great listener. He provides a safe place to share your heart. His insights and wisdom have helped us as a couple. He has a lot of expertise and life experiences to share. Don comes highly recommended. What a wonderful man!
Written on Feb 19, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Professional and supportive
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 3 months on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Don was very friendly and down-to-earth and offered very practical advice as far as how to tackle the problems I was facing. It was always a pleasure to meet with him.
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 1 month on issues concerning relationship
He listens and very flexible with maturity advising couples
Written on Dec 26, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
The therapist was knowledgeable. Good service was provided.
Written on Dec 09, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Don is most helpful and straightforward. He is very supportive and encouraging. I would like to thank him for the suggestions he made, that will be of great help for the rest of my life. Godspeed!
Written on Nov 25, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
So thankful for Don. Starting therapy with him was the best thing I’ve ever done
Written on Nov 24, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
He is a very careing person.
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship
Great man, amazing at his craft.
Written on Nov 14, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
It’s nice to have someone who is compassionate and understands what I’m going through. He’s already been down the road I’m just beginning. He takes every conversation to heart and is very genuine.
Written on Nov 13, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Don has the expertise, the heart and the drive to really support me as his client. He caters to each specific need, comes up with creative ways to assist, and always makes it a point to reiterate his support. I greatly appreciate his professionalism and his charisma.
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and adhd
Wonderful, considerate, flexible
Written on Nov 03, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks
Really appreciate Don’s expertise and how he’s handling my son’s issues. Highly recommend him.
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship
Don is awesome! He's kind, warm, and personable. He's funny but you can tell he deeply cares for you.
Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Donald was very helpful for me. He recommended specific resources to help me and listened well. He has a very calming presence and truly cares about his clients
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Donald shows genuine concern and provides commonsense solutions to the chaos. Very grateful for his presence in my life.
Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 1 month on issues concerning relationship
Very supportive and encouraging. Understands our personalities and communicates accordingly. Very likeable.
Written on May 27, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I found Donald Henderson to be an excellent therapist. He listened, understood and offered help where he could. I recommend him highly!
Written on May 26, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 5 months on issues concerning relationship
Don is impressively credentialed and sensitive to complex situations that can lead to anxiety. He speaks from experience and I trust him.
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great therapist that helps during sessions.
Written on May 13, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
He is very easy to talk to. He is very supportive and understanding and I feel very comfortable talking to him about how I feel when I'm not ok. I think he's a great guy with a positive supportive outlook and he helps me alot.
Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 3 months on issues concerning relationship
Don has helped save my marriage and showed us how to love again.
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Donald is a great therapist and a great guy. Always listened and was always ready to discuss all kinds of matters. Highly recommend.
Written on Mar 26, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Donald responds timely to all of my messages and has listened to me in all my sessions. He has provided useful tips and guidance to help me navigate through all of my issues. He gives me steps to walk through certain issues.
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 3 months on issues concerning relationship
Don is very invested in his clients. He makes us feel loved.
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Donald is a wonderful person. Always encouraging and welcoming in every conversation. I am never disappointed in any of the meetings that we have. Always listens to my concerns and knows what I am going through. I highly recommend.
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 1 month on issues concerning relationship
He is so nice and caring.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning relationship
Don Henderson is a brilliant man. It takes a man with brilliance and patience to listen to other people's problems and work with them to resolve their issues. He is human and have his own issues as well. I have a lot of respect for Don and always will. May God continually bless him and his family and grant them great health and happiness.
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
I need someone to hold me accountable towards the goals that I'm trying to set I also need help with structuring and outlining these goals to make sure that they're perfectly clear to me and feasible in all reality to actually be achievable
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship
Don is very flexible and provides an effective structure focused on outcomes.
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship
In the few sessions I've had, he has been attentive, knowledgeable, informative, kind and very helpful. Has even included my wife to get to the root of our issue to help me individually and us collectively. I'm glad I made this move and Donald has made the process a rewarding experience so far.
Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 1 week on issues concerning relationship
I’ve been looking for a therapist that tells me things like they are instead of sugar coating everything. Don is exactly that!
Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Great compassionate mental health professional
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship
so far I find him helpful
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship
Donald is fantastic❤
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
He’s honestly been super great. Truly listens and try to get to know each other well. I’ve felt comfortable in the get-go, has terrific advises for me to consider doing and puts my perspectives in different ways. Made my harder days better, memorable advises too.
Written on Dec 04, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 5 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Amazing therapist recommended highly ++++
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
Warm hearted, knowledgeable and helpful.
Written on Sep 30, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Awesome, insightful, kind, and caring man. So glad we got matched up and were able to talk.
Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Don is the man! Highly educated, very humble. Easy to talk to. He really knows what he is doing and he made me a believer in therapy. Can't say enough about him. Great guy.
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Don is phenomenal. Really nails every issue on the head.
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I really appreciate Don's feedback. He is easy to talk to and has helped me sort through some difficult challenges.
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
My initial session with Don went very well. He had an open ear and ability to respond in an assuring manner that we will find ways to address some of the challenges I’m navigating.
Written on Jul 03, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
He’s amazing!! Loving our sessions so far.
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He’s awesome! Wonderful experience!
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