Christina Henderson
Hello, my name is Christina and I have been a therapist since 2020 but I have been in the mental health field since 2016. I am a wife and mother of 4 children.
A space where you can put the weight down. Please come as you are- this is a judgment free zone.
Outside of Grow, I work at a community mental health agency full-time working with adults with severe mental illnesses and also have experience working with individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities. I am open to working with all populations but my preferred population would have to be people who are trying to figure out who they are and what their purpose is, people dealing with life changes and trying to cope effectively, and people who just need help getting through the day to day stressors with some support. Whatever your issue may be, I am up for the challenge and hope I can help to make things better for you!
First session
During our first session, we will complete an intake assessment which will include me gathering basic information about your history as well as what has brought you to treatment. We will also need to complete your treatment plan which will be a generic outline what you want to accomplish in therapy and how we plan to work towards this. Through us talking, hopefully we can begin establishing rapport and figure out if we will be a good fit for one another moving forward.
Strengths
My approach integrates evidence-based practices to support personal growth, emotional resilience, and meaningful life transitions. With a deep commitment to understanding each person's unique journey, I create a compassionate and affirming therapeutic space that honors individual differences and identities. Drawing from my professional training and personal insights, I aim to empower individuals to develop stronger coping strategies and a deeper understanding of themselves. As a Black female therapist, I bring cultural awareness and nuanced perspectives to our therapeutic work, ensuring that every client feels genuinely seen, heard, and supported in their healing journey.
Ideal clients
I am best positioned to serve young to middle-aged professionals navigating career and personal life stressors as well as relationship issues. I like to work with clients who are interested in becoming more self aware and exploring why they have the issues they do as well as finding practical solutions to these issues. I appreciate clients who are open minded to other opinions and perspectives and actually want to achieve growth through the therapeutic process.
Origin story
My decision to become a therapist was deeply influenced by my own life experiences and the challenges I navigated during childhood. These experiences shaped my understanding of the importance of feeling heard, supported, and understood. They inspired me to pursue a career where I could help others navigate difficult experiences, recognize their resilience, and work toward meaningful change. I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and create a life that feels fulfilling and authentic to them.
Ongoing work together
Our ongoing work will include continued rapport building, further exploring the issues you are experiencing, and focusing in on goals established at intake and steps we can take to make progress. I am a firm believer in the client leading the session so I will follow your direction as far as what sessions will focus on and how you feel I can best help you on your journey. A client will know they are making progress when things begin to feel lighter, stress levels go down, mood begins to improve, and overall life satisfaction increases. Another sign of progress will be feeling confident enough to gradually reduce therapy frequency until ultimately therapy is no longer needed and the client can handle life's stressors independently in an effective way.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use this treatment method to help people identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors in order to promote change and improve their quality of life.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT to help patients regulate emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, communicate more effectively, and reduce harmful behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing
I use motivational interviewing to help patients identify why they want to make changes in their lives and give them the boost they need to enact change.
Strength-Based
I help patients focus in on their strengths and how they can use them to improve areas of their lives and also find happiness within themselves.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I use this treatment method by holding unconditional positive regard for my clients and thinking the best of you and your ability to make change. I support you through taking control of your life and finding solutions to your own problems.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- IndianaLicense 34010436A