Kristen Henderson

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Tampa, working with adults and couples who want more than surface-level therapy. Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who look like they have it together, but internally feel stuck in patterns, overwhelmed, or disconnected in the relationships that matter most to them.

My background is in relational and insight-oriented therapy, so we focus on understanding what’s underneath, not just managing symptoms. I’m engaged, direct, and collaborative, and when practical tools would actually help, we use them.

I work with anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, and emotionally stuck or high-conflict dynamics. With couples, I focus on rebuilding connection, improving communication, and helping each person honestly understand their role in the pattern.

Therapy with me is about more than getting through the week. It’s about actually understanding yourself and changing what isn’t working.

My approach is relational, insight-driven, and practical when it needs to be. I pay close attention to patterns (how you think, how you feel, and how you show up in relationships) so we can understand what’s actually driving what you’re experiencing.

I tend to be active and engaged in sessions. I’ll ask thoughtful, sometimes challenging questions, offer observations you may not have considered, and help you connect the dots in a way that feels clear and meaningful. At the same time, I want therapy to feel like a real conversation, not something overly clinical or rigid.

I draw from psychodynamic, attachment-based, and skills-based approaches depending on what you need. For some clients, that means going deeper into past experiences and relational patterns. For others, it includes building tools to manage anxiety, communicate more effectively, or respond differently in the moment.

Ultimately, my goal is to help you develop a clearer understanding of yourself, feel more grounded in your emotions, and create more intentional, fulfilling relationships.

The first session is really about getting oriented and seeing if it feels like a good fit. You absolutely don’t need to come in with a perfect explanation of what’s going on. I’ll help guide things so it feels natural and not overwhelming.

We’ll talk through what’s been going on, what’s feeling most pressing, and start to get a sense of the patterns underneath. I may ask about your background or relationships to better understand the context, but it’s not a rigid intake.

You can expect me to be warm, engaged, and honest. I’ll offer some initial thoughts, ask meaningful questions, and help you start making sense of things.

Most people leave the first session feeling clearer, a little more grounded, and with a better sense of where we’d go from there.