Chaim Henderson, LPC
Experienced LPC focused on practical skills
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- Skills focused
- Strengths based
- Values oriented
About Chaim
He favors a client-centered approach that builds on each person's strengths. Sessions often focus on skills for emotional regulation, impulse management, and decision-making. Chaim also offers support around substance use recovery, relapse prevention, and trauma-related concerns.
Chaim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. He incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and mindfulness to help people notice what matters to them and take value-driven action. Motivational Interviewing tools are used to explore ambivalence and strengthen commitment to change.
In practical terms, Chaim helps people create concrete plans for coping with stressors, improving communication, and handling relationship or blended family challenges. He can work through issues connected to codependency, commitment doubts, and patterns linked to avoidant or dependent personality traits. He also addresses topics like consent education, digital safety, and managing impulsivity.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-focused work may find his style useful. He aims to build confidence and resilience so clients can navigate transitions and everyday pressures more effectively.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can help when someone feels stuck during a midlife transition. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thought patterns and tests new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building on a person's strengths to support growth and better decision-making.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Chaim will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the client's needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy day. It can allow for shorter check-ins during breaks, avoid travel time, or provide a way to meet without needing to be on camera when that helps. Licensed professionals adapt techniques like ACT and CBT to work well in virtual visits and focus on practical steps people can use between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Chaim commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes, along with trauma and self-esteem struggles.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The style is client-centered and strengths based, with practical skill-building and collaborative planning to address daily challenges.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience working in mental health services in community and individual settings.
What credentials and location are on file?
He holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.