Profile / United States
Gwendolyn Henry, LMSW
Michigan
Licensed LMSW - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- EMDR when appropriate
- Mindfulness tools
About Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn Henry is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 27 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues such as sleep disruption and parenting strain. Her work also addresses mood challenges, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with major life changes.
She uses straightforward talk and practical tools to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions can include looking at patterns that keep problems going and trying different ways of responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses alongside client-centered and narrative methods.
Gwendolyn also draws on EMDR and mindfulness practices when those fit a person's situation. She pays attention to issues tied to family of origin, attachment, abandonment, and adoption or foster care concerns. She works with people facing caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and those dealing with guilt, shame, or forgiveness challenges.
Her style is practical and focused on doable steps people can use between sessions. She helps clients set concrete goals, test small changes, and track what works. This profile emphasizes clear strategies rather than vague promises.
Gwendolyn conducts work in English and practices in Michigan. She holds an MI LMSW credential. For people who want to try therapy, she asks that they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
How Gwendolyn uses CBT, client-centered work and EMDR online
Gwendolyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try concrete behavior changes. CBT sessions focus on noticing automatic thoughts, testing them with small experiments, and building better routines for sleep, mood, and relationships.She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. That approach helps clarify goals and priorities before choosing specific tasks or exercises. When trauma memories are a central issue, she may integrate EMDR techniques to process distressing memories in a structured way.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. She works with clients to review goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust as needed. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit a person's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break or reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or make it simpler to use mindfulness exercises at home. Licensed professionals can discuss which session length and rhythm will best fit a client's daily life.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, addictions, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and structured, using talk and exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Gwendolyn has 27 years of experience working in mental health settings and private practice roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices in Michigan.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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