Henrieta Deka, LCSW

Henrieta Deka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. She brings five years of clinical experience supporting people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, and life transitions. Henrieta aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and clear. She focuses on listening first, helping people name what matters and where they want change. Sessions are conversational and straightforward. She creates a calm space for honest talk without judgment and helps clients map small steps forward. Henrieta also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, chronic illness or pain, workplace stress, and feelings of guilt or shame. Midlife questions and the search for renewed purpose are included among the areas she addresses. She pays attention to how life events and relationships affect day-to-day functioning. Her approach centers on practical problem solving and emotional understanding. She helps clients develop coping strategies, communication skills, and ways to manage mood and anxiety. Henrieta works with each person to set goals and try methods that fit their life. Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole. People interested in beginning therapy can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth process that focuses on clear steps and realistic goals.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Henrieta describes her work as practical and listening-focused, and that approach translates into online care as well. Two evidence-based techniques that align with her style are problem-focused strategies and emotion-focused work. Problem-focused strategies help break down overwhelming issues into manageable steps and actions to try between sessions. Emotion-focused work helps people name and sit with difficult feelings so those feelings have less power over choices and behavior. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, life demands, and what methods feel useful. Henrieta helps people try different techniques and adjusts the plan as needs evolve. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit therapy around work or caregiving, and avoid travel time. It can also allow sessions when energy is low or when someone needs consistent weekly contact without changing daily routines. Ask about available formats and scheduling during the initial matching so sessions can be tailored to practical needs.