- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational Interviewing
About Tressa
Tressa Henson is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - with 17 years of clinical experience. She practices from Michigan and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting questions, and career or coaching goals.
Tressa uses straightforward counseling and coaching methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, narrative techniques, and solution-focused work to help clients notice patterns and try new ways of responding.
In practice she breaks concerns into manageable steps. She helps people identify troubling thoughts and behaviors, test small changes, and track what works. Sessions tend to focus on practical strategies and short-term goals alongside deeper reflection when needed.
Tressa has worked with adults across situations such as parenting stress, career transitions, chronic health challenges, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses multicultural issues, financial stress, and matters like infidelity or jealousy with direct, task-focused conversations.
Her background includes years of using evidence-informed cognitive behavioral methods alongside client-centered listening. That experience is combined with motivational interviewing and narrative tools to support clearer decisions and renewed direction. People who want an active, goal-oriented therapist often respond well to this mix.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more useful responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and practical problems like managing anger or work pressures.Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of present-moment experience. It can help with stress, intrusive thoughts, and coping with chronic illness or pain.
Motivational Interviewing focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and resolving mixed feelings about change. It is often used for setting goals around career moves, health behavior, or parenting adjustments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and everyday life. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
The practical benefits of online therapy include making sessions easier to fit around work or school and avoiding travel time. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, reduce the need to commute, and make repeated weekly work more manageable for people balancing early-adult responsibilities.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting and career questions.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. She combines direct coaching skills with conversation to test changes and build new habits.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of experience as a counselor working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices from Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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