Riley Henderson, LISW

Riley Henderson is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio. She offers a calm, straightforward presence for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and other hard moments. Riley aims to listen first and help each person figure out small, workable steps forward.

Riley brings three years of clinical experience across homes, schools, and the court system. That variety means she has supported people during crises, family conflict, and major life transitions. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in those settings and uses that background to shape practical therapy sessions.

Her style is client-focused and non-judgmental. Riley often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on grief-informed and mindfulness-aware approaches when those fit a person's needs.

Riley has a particular interest in LGBTQIA+ concerns, caregiver stress, parenting strain, and issues around self-esteem and body image. She also works with people coping with trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, panic, and mood concerns. Many people seek her out for help with relationship tension, communication problems, and life purpose questions.

Reaching out can feel difficult, especially for busy caregivers. Riley aims to make the first steps clear: a brief questionnaire, a match process, and scheduling that fits into everyday life. She frames therapy as a practical collaboration toward manageable change.

How CBT and grief-informed care work in online therapy

Riley commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting patterns of thought that increase worry or low mood and practicing small behavior changes to test new outcomes. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, panic, depression, and some eating or body-image concerns.

She also brings a grief-aware and mindfulness-informed perspective when people are coping with loss or ongoing stress. That approach emphasizes pacing, noticing feelings without judgment, and building gentle routines to manage intense moments.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Riley will work collaboratively to choose methods that match each person's goals and circumstances. She listens to what matters most and adjusts techniques so they fit day-to-day life rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all plan.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy schedule easier and reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and can be helpful for people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter, less time-consuming option.