- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Emma
Emma Henderschedt is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma and related concerns. She focuses on practical steps parents can use to improve daily life and relationships. Her approach is straightforward and grounded in what people need right now.
Emma prefers short, clear conversations that pinpoint what is most troubling. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to change patterns that keep problems running.
Background and approach
She also works with attachment ideas to help people understand relationship and parenting patterns that affect their family life. Her background includes clinical work in Connecticut and three years of professional experience as an LCSW. That experience includes helping people cope with loss, separation, mood concerns, panic, and changes that come with parenting and blended family arrangements.
Sessions draw on mindfulness practices for calming and EMDR-informed techniques when trauma and painful memories are central. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants clear steps toward change. Emma aims to match methods to each person’s needs rather than using one fixed style.
Overall, Emma tries to make therapy understandable and doable for busy parents. She focuses on skills you can use between sessions, clearer ways to talk about hard topics, and steady progress toward the goals you set together.
What Emma works with
Everything Emma lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Emma helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Emma lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Emma’s approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships shape behavior and feelings. It helps parents and caregivers understand patterns that influence bonding, reactions to stress, and how children and adults connect with one another.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and parenting stress.
EMDR-informed work can be useful when past events or painful memories keep affecting current life. In brief, it addresses distress tied to memories and helps people move toward feeling less overwhelmed by those experiences.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Emma will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then combine methods that fit their situation. She adjusts pacing and tools so the plan feels manageable and relevant.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and practice communication skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These formats make it easier to fit care into family schedules and varied routines.
Questions people ask about Emma
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma and related issues like self-esteem, anger, and life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on clear steps and skills parents can use between sessions.
What experience does she have?
Emma has three years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut and clinical experience treating mood, panic, trauma, and family-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds the credential CT LCSW and provides services based in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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