Emma Henderschedt

LCSW

Connecticut

Compassionate LCSW helping with anxiety and life changes

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Connecticut / 13158

NPI

1780469379

Experience

3 years

Languages

English

Location

Connecticut

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Anxiety and stress
   • Parenting support
   • Trauma-informed care

   About Emma

   Emma Henderschedt is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. She also supports parents dealing with parenting strain and people coping with trauma, relationship strain, or big life changes.

   Emma works in a straightforward, conversational way. She listens to what matters most and helps people set small practical goals. Sessions focus on building skills that can be used between appointments. She uses clear tools and gentle curiosity rather than jargon-filled explanations.

   Her background includes clinical work with children, teens, and adults. Emma completed a post-graduate fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center, where she treated a range of mental health challenges and learned several psychotherapy methods. That experience shapes how she views attachment, family dynamics, and developmental issues.

   Her practice draws on several approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, and mindfulness. Emma blends these methods to match each person's needs and goals. She aims to help people feel more steady, make decisions they can follow through on, and repair strained relationships.

   Emma values access to mental health care and encourages anyone thinking about help to take the next step. To begin, follow the Start Therapy flow and complete the short matching questionnaire so scheduling can proceed according to therapist availability.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

   Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and clarify goals, which can help with substance use, lifestyle changes, and getting unstuck.
   
   Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It looks at connection, trust, and how people relate to others, which can be useful for parenting issues, attachment concerns, and relationship strain.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they try different techniques and adjust the plan as needed so therapy fits the client's needs.
   
   Confirm session options before booking since formats were not specified in the original biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone choose sessions that match how they concentrate best, such as a phone call for less screen use or a video visit for face-to-face interaction. Licensed professionals tailor the practical setup to what helps the work progress.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

   Also works with

   LGBTRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   3+ years

   Listed in

   Connecticut

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Emma typically address?

   She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is conversational and practical. She helps people set small goals and practices skills they can use between sessions.

   What relevant experience does she bring?

   Emma completed a post-graduate fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center and has three years of professional experience working with children, teens, and adults.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She holds a Connecticut licensed clinical social worker credential, shown as CT LCSW, and practices in Connecticut.

   Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats does she offer?

   The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

   How does pricing work for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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