- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- Attachment work
About Donald
Donald Henderson is an Iowa-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with nine years of experience. He works with adults facing anger, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He also addresses relationship and communication problems, addictions, parenting concerns, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.
Henderson frames sessions in plain terms and uses practical methods to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and take actions that align with their values. He also incorporates attachment-focused and narrative approaches to make sense of painful patterns and life stories.
Clients who want therapy that considers faith as part of the conversation can expect that perspective to be acknowledged where relevant. Sessions focus on clear steps - identifying triggers, learning coping strategies, practicing new ways to respond, and tracking progress over time. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when someone is wrestling with change or substance use concerns.
He has worked with a range of adults, including those moving through major life transitions and people dealing with long-term stress or chronic illness. The work often involves short-term skill building and longer-term efforts to reshape recurring patterns.
Donald emphasizes straightforward, goal-oriented sessions that aim to reduce the burden of anger, grief, and trauma symptoms while strengthening everyday coping and relationships.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Donald often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when strong feelings are present. ACT can help when anger or avoidance gets in the way of things that matter.He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns that keep people stuck. CBT emphasizes practical skills - changing thinking, testing beliefs, and building new habits to reduce symptoms like anxiety and anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose what fits their goals and preferences, and may combine methods across sessions. The plan evolves based on what helps in day-to-day life.
The therapist's original profile did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the commute so someone can use a lunch break for a session. Licensed professionals commonly adapt ACT and CBT tools to work well in web or phone sessions, focusing on skills practice, behavioral experiments, and narrative reflection that translate to remote settings.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with anger, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and communication problems, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses practical, step-based therapy drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment approaches, motivational interviewing, and narrative work.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with adults across issues such as trauma, anger, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and practices with clients in that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do you start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.