Donald Henderson, LMHC

Therapist in Iowa

Donald Henderson, LMHC, helps people who are facing trauma, grief, anxiety, or hard life changes.

Licensed inIowa
License001749
NPI 1861815276
Experience9+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Donald

Donald Henderson, LMHC, helps people who are facing trauma, grief, anxiety, or hard life changes. He focuses on straightforward, practical steps so people can feel more stable and capable. Sessions aim to address stress, relationships, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, and mood challenges like depression or bipolar symptoms.

He works from an attachment-based perspective to look at how early bonds and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build coping skills and shift patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Background and approach

Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy are woven in when relevant to support change and make sense of a person’s story. With nine years of clinical experience in Iowa, he brings a steady, practical style to sessions. He meets people where they are and adapts methods to fit each person's goals and values.

The emphasis is on small, manageable steps rather than overwhelming plans. Donald tends to a wide range of concerns including attachment issues, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, communication problems, and issues around intimacy and commitment. He also supports people coping with major life events such as illness, loss, or changes in family structure.

Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. People can expect an honest, calm presence that helps them make clearer choices, reduce distress, and rebuild trusted connections in their lives.

Credentials

LMHC (Iowa): License 001749 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1861815276 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Donald lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
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
Veteran and Armed Forces 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
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Donald names

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Online support

How attachment and action-focused approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current bonds and feelings. Online sessions can help people recognize patterns of closeness and distance and practice different ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing meaningful actions anyway; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, which can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean focusing on attachment patterns at first, then adding ACT or CBT tools as practical steps become useful.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can fit a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging offer quick check-ins or a way to reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and try out new skills in everyday life.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, and related problems such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

The approach is practical and conversational, blending attachment-based thinking with ACT and CBT tools. Sessions focus on small steps, clearer choices, and skills that can be used between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has nine years of clinical experience working with a variety of challenges and life transitions in Iowa.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Iowa.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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