Holly Henderson

Holly Henderson is a licensed counselor who centers her work on mindfulness and client-centered care. She uses straightforward, practical tools to help people feel steadier when anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship pain gets in the way of daily life.

Holly earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Seattle and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Florida with a minor in Women’s Studies and Gender Issues. She holds the LMHC and LPCC credentials and has worked in mental health since 2003. Her experience spans inpatient settings, mobile crisis, triage, community and home-based counseling, residential care, and telehealth.

In sessions she emphasizes strengths, respect, and unconditional positive regard. She blends mindfulness practices with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral tools to help people manage mood, reduce panic, and process trauma. She also draws on knowledge of family systems and intergenerational trauma when family history is relevant.

Holly often uses practical skills training such as communication strategies and grounding techniques. Humor is part of her approach when it fits the moment. Her aim is to work together as a team so clients can make steady changes and bring more of themselves into everyday life.

She supports people with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, LGBT issues, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and career stress. Holly practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English.

How mindfulness, client-centered work, and CBT translate online

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple attention exercises to help reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It can be useful for worry, panic symptoms, mood swings, and grounding after trauma.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their goals. The therapist listens deeply, offers respect and encouragement, and helps people name what matters most. This approach works well when someone needs support sorting values, decisions, or identity questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood disorders and pairs naturally with mindfulness exercises.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are invited to offer feedback so sessions match their needs and preferences.

If you want online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are listed by the therapist. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people practice mindfulness and CBT skills in the settings where they live and work, which can make new habits easier to carry into daily life.