- Attachment focused
- Trauma informed
- Parenting support
About Emma
Emma Henderschedt, LCSW, helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and trauma. She supports those dealing with relationship problems, low self-esteem, anger, career strain, and big life changes. Her work also extends to concerns related to adoption and foster care and attachment questions.
Emma uses practical conversation to untangle what’s most stressful right now. She listens for patterns in relationships and behavior, then offers clear steps people can try between sessions. Her approach blends speaking-based work with techniques to calm overwhelm and reprocess distressing memories when needed.
Emma trained in clinical settings that focused on child and family mental health. She completed a post-graduate fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center where she treated mood and trauma-related problems and practiced several therapy methods. That setting shaped her interest in attachment, parenting, and developmental concerns.
In session she tends to move at the client’s pace and uses methods that match the problem. She may use cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. For trauma she may introduce EMDR to address intense memories alongside mindful breathing and grounding tools.
People working with Emma can expect direct talk, goal-focused steps, and attention to how relationships influence feelings. To get started, follow the site’s process and schedule a first appointment that fits your needs.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Emma often combines attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral techniques. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and focuses on building safer, more dependable ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical steps to change them, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions can be adjusted over time if something isn’t working or new problems come up.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or audio depending on what feels best, helping therapy slot into regular life without extra logistics.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Emma typically help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship problems, trauma, and life transitions. Adoption and foster care issues and attachment worries are also listed areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Emma uses a straightforward, conversational style with concrete steps to try between sessions. She combines talk therapy with practical exercises and calming techniques.
What is her professional background?
She completed a post-graduate fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center and has worked in clinical settings focused on child and family mental health.
What credentials and location are listed?
Emma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Connecticut LCSW and practices out of Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
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 the therapist's availability.