Susan Henry, LISW, LCSW
Experienced, affirming support for life’s challenges
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and grief care
- Relationships and life transitions
About Susan Henry
Susan Henry, LISW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 25 years of counseling experience to supporting people through challenging, emotionally complex seasons of life. Based in Minnesota, she works in English and offers a welcoming, affirming environment for clients from diverse backgrounds, with particular focus on stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ support, relationship concerns, and trauma and abuse recovery.
Her style is holistic and person-centered, emphasizing a steady therapeutic relationship where clients can feel heard and respected while exploring what is getting in the way of the life they want. Susan helps clients make sense of long-standing patterns, strengthen self-worth, and develop coping strategies that feel practical and sustainable. This can include working through social anxiety, communication difficulties, grief, and major life transitions, as well as building healthier responses to workplace stress and relationship strain.
Throughout her work, Susan maintains a non-judgmental stance that supports honest reflection and meaningful change. She partners with clients as they challenge limiting beliefs, practice new skills, and build emotional resilience, with the goal of helping each person access their strengths, embrace vulnerability, and move toward healing and growth.
Her style is holistic and person-centered, emphasizing a steady therapeutic relationship where clients can feel heard and respected while exploring what is getting in the way of the life they want. Susan helps clients make sense of long-standing patterns, strengthen self-worth, and develop coping strategies that feel practical and sustainable. This can include working through social anxiety, communication difficulties, grief, and major life transitions, as well as building healthier responses to workplace stress and relationship strain.
Throughout her work, Susan maintains a non-judgmental stance that supports honest reflection and meaningful change. She partners with clients as they challenge limiting beliefs, practice new skills, and build emotional resilience, with the goal of helping each person access their strengths, embrace vulnerability, and move toward healing and growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susan Henry have?
Susan Henry has 25 years of experience providing counseling support to individuals navigating a wide range of life challenges.
Is Susan Henry a licensed therapist?
Yes. Susan Henry is licensed and holds the credentials LISW and LCSW. Her license details are IA LISW 083249 and NV LCSW 11070-C.
In which languages does Susan Henry provide therapy?
Susan Henry provides therapy in English.
Where is Susan Henry located?
Susan Henry is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Susan Henry as my therapist?
You can work with Susan Henry through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can help you choose the format that best fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Susan Henry work with international clients?
No. Susan Henry does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susan Henry cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well Online
Susan Henry draws from evidence-informed approaches that can be effective in online therapy and adaptable to different goals and life situations.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, or low mood are shaping daily routines, relationships, or self-esteem, by helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice more workable responses.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication. This approach can support clients who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or want clearer strategies for navigating conflict and life transitions.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients build psychological flexibility by making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most. It can be helpful when clients feel stuck, self-critical, or pulled off course by worry or painful experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Susan collaborates with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then adjusts the pace and methods to fit what is most helpful.
Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access support in a way that fits real life.