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Emma Henderschedt

Emma Henderschedt

LCSW

Therapist · Connecticut · 3+ years of experience

Compassionate practical therapy for life stressors

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  • Attachment-informed care
  • EMDR and mindfulness
  • Clear skill building

About Emma

Emma Henderschedt, LCSW, offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life changes. She works with concerns such as low self-esteem, panic, career stress, and issues related to adoption or attachment. Emma practices in Connecticut and speaks English. Emma uses practical, straightforward methods in sessions. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also offers EMDR and mindfulness practices to address traumatic memories and teach grounding skills. Her background includes clinical social work practice and a post-graduate fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center, where she worked with a range of child and adolescent concerns. Emma has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker and describes her approach as collaborative and people-focused. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can try between meetings. Emma adapts methods to each person’s needs, whether that means short-term symptom relief or deeper work on attachment and family patterns. She aims to make therapy a practical part of everyday life. If you are thinking about starting, you can expect a warm, direct style. Emma encourages questions and works at a pace that fits each person. To begin, follow the site’s sign-up steps and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

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

Credentials

Connecticut

Languages

English

How Emma Uses Treatment Methods Online

Emma commonly draws on attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral therapy when meeting with people. Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, helping people notice patterns and try different ways of relating. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety, anger, or low mood.

She also incorporates EMDR for trauma-related memories when that approach seems helpful. EMDR uses guided eye movements or similar bilateral stimulation while a person recalls difficult memories, aiming to reduce the intensity of those memories and the reactions they trigger.

Choosing a method is collaborative. Emma will discuss options, try approaches that match goals, and adjust if something isn’t working. The first few sessions are often used to set goals and decide which techniques to use.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving tasks, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of skill teaching, guided exercises, and trauma-focused techniques that translate well to remote work, and the therapist will help shape sessions to fit each person’s life.

At a glance

Listed location
Connecticut
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Connecticut)
LCSW · No. 13158
NPI
1780469379

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Emma help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and relationship struggles, plus parenting and self-esteem concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on practical skills and exploring relationship patterns that affect emotions.

What experience does she bring?

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

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, CT LCSW, and practices in Connecticut.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I start therapy with this clinician?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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