Tressa Henson, LPC
Insightful counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Tressa Henson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan, Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 17 |
About Tressa
Tressa Henson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with life changes, grief, trauma, and parenting or relationship concerns.
Her style is straightforward and calm. Sessions focus on practical steps and personal stories. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps them name problems differently so change feels possible.
Background and approach
Tressa blends Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques. That means she pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves while also working on thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools when a clear goal or decision is needed.
Clients can expect a mix of talking, gentle reflection, and short exercises to try between sessions. Conversations often include looking at past patterns, testing new ways of thinking, and practicing small changes that build confidence. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Her background includes long-term clinical experience and a counseling license in multiple states, and she draws on that experience to guide practical problem solving. Sessions are offered in English and available via several online formats to suit different schedules and needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Self esteem among the things Tressa works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Tressa among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Tressa among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Tressa among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Tressa among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Tressa directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Tressa directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Online sessions often combine Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address current problems and underlying stories. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from the problems they describe, making it easier to try new behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying harmful thought patterns and testing small changes in thinking and behavior.The therapist treats finding the right approach as a shared process. During early sessions she will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is low or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, coaching-like exchanges, or when scheduling a longer session is difficult. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, and daily life while still working on meaningful change.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
Tressa supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, relationship and parenting issues, career questions, and related life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach?
Her approach combines Narrative Therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Work is conversational and goal-oriented, focusing on stories, thoughts, and practical steps.
How much clinical experience is there?
She has 17 years of experience working in counseling and coaching roles and brings that background to each session.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices with a Michigan location noted.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Care is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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