Donald Henderson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
About Donald
As a licensed therapist serving clients in Iowa, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life challenges with compassion and understanding. My approach centers on helping people heal from trauma, manage grief, and build resilience through personalized, faith-informed counseling.
I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, including veterans, young adults, and individuals facing significant life transitions. My therapeutic practice focuses on addressing issues like social anxiety, self-esteem, communication challenges, and personal growth.
Drawing from a trauma-informed and holistic perspective, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and rediscover their inner strength. Whether you’re struggling with workplace stress, relationship dynamics, or personal healing, I’m committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.
My practice welcomes individuals seeking a compassionate, conservative approach to mental health support, with a particular sensitivity to Christian perspectives and values. Together, we can work towards meaningful personal transformation and emotional well-being.
What Donald helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- 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
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Donald works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Talking to Don was like talking to a family member. He is very warm and honest. He is straightforward, and I like that in a person.”
- “Very helpful and checks in when necessary”
- “A very professional and understanding Therapist.”
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- “Very helpful and understanding.”
- “Don is very responsive. Appreciate that he asks about how the family is along with addressing concerns with myself”
- “Best experience ever. Don't is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience.”
- “Good therapist.”
- “He is great! I look forward to working with him.”
- “Don't has been very helpful with enlightening & encouraging us during our sessions.”
- “Donald did a great job helping me identify issues that I was dealing with that I couldn’t quite put a finger on. He was very helpful and a very grateful for his time.”
- “Don has been great in my first couple of sessions. I look forward to continuing my journey with him.”
- “Donald is a great therapist! He's very knowledgeable and kind. He knows how to make you feel comfortable immediately, and has taught me something new right off the bat. I can't wait to continue working with him!”
- “Great therapist”
- “Well, it’s only been one session, but I must say Mr. Henderson seems like a very kind and understanding man. He’s already given me quite a bit of help with outside resources and has been very communicative. I am very excited to continue working with him.”
- “Donald is very helpful, caring and professional.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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