Shaun Henry, LCSW

Shaun Henry is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience based in New York. He focuses on relationship concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with major life changes. Shaun aims to meet people where they are and support them through practical steps toward clearer goals and greater confidence.

He treats conversations as a collaborative process. Shaun listens for what matters most and then shapes sessions around those priorities. Expect direct conversation about patterns that get in the way and small, achievable actions to try between meetings.

Shaun uses a mix of approaches to match the person in front of him. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the person’s experience and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone struggles with ambivalence about change.

Many people bring relationship strain, questions of sexuality, or challenges related to caregiving and workplace stress. Shaun also has experience with issues connected to kink and alternative sex culture, non-monogamous relationships, fatherhood, and concerns common among veterans and men. He adapts the work to each person’s cultural background and life context.

His practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and realistic steps. Shaun asks questions, offers reflections, and helps set concrete goals. If you’re supporting others or managing a big transition, he can help you sort priorities and build manageable plans.

To begin, readers should complete the site’s matching process and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person’s experience. In practice this means the therapist reflects what you say, checks that he understood, and follows your priorities to shape the work. It’s helpful for people who want to feel heard and build confidence in their own decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying small behavioral experiments to test new ways of acting. This approach is useful for managing anxiety, low mood, and everyday relationship conflicts.

Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about change. The therapist asks targeted questions to clarify values and increase motivation, often leading to concrete next steps that fit the person’s life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Shaun treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help you decide which methods fit your goals and preferences. Together you can adjust the plan as progress is made or new needs appear.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy life. It can reduce time spent traveling, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to attend around work or caregiving responsibilities.