As a licensed therapist serving clients in Iowa, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life challenges with compassion and understanding. My approach centers on helping people heal from trauma, manage grief, and build resilience through personalized, faith-informed counseling.
I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, including veterans, young adults, and individuals facing significant life transitions. My therapeutic practice focuses on addressing issues like social anxiety, self-esteem, communication challenges, and personal growth.
Drawing from a trauma-informed and holistic perspective, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and rediscover their inner strength. Whether you're struggling with workplace stress, relationship dynamics, or personal healing, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.
My practice welcomes individuals seeking a compassionate, conservative approach to mental health support, with a particular sensitivity to Christian perspectives and values. Together, we can work towards meaningful personal transformation and emotional well-being.
Professional experience
9 yrs in practice
Trauma, AbuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Good therapist.
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
He is great! I look forward to working with him.
Written on Sep 04, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Donald did a great job helping me identify issues that I was dealing with that I couldn’t quite put a finger on. He was very helpful and a very grateful for his time.
Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Don has been great in my first couple of sessions. I look forward to continuing my journey with him.
Written on Jun 30, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Great therapist
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Well, it’s only been one session, but I must say Mr. Henderson seems like a very kind and understanding man. He’s already given me quite a bit of help with outside resources and has been very communicative. I am very excited to continue working with him.
Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Donald is very helpful, caring and professional.
Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very professional but chill vibe at the same time !
Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Godly man who helps you walk through your problems with scripture.
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and self esteem
A heartfelt and sincere thank you to Donald Henderson, for your patience and support, I really appreciate your guidance. His empathetic listening, thoughtful questions and ability to create a safe, non- judgmental space for you to open up.
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Donald has been a very important part of helping my mental health. He listens really well, asks probing questions, and gives great recommendations.
Written on May 31, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great energy and helpful advise. Meeting has helped improved my outlook from day one.
Written on May 31, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Donald is an excellent therapist! He listens to my issues and responds with empathy and understanding.
Written on Jan 28, 2025 after therapy with Donald for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Helping me with my mental state and trauma
Written on Dec 20, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing therapist.
Written on Dec 12, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
So far he has been very helpful and very responsive on my journal entries
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, a
Donald, is helping my make a change in my life, he has good insight on what people are going through, and helpful advice on how to overcome certain goals in your life.
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Mr. Henderson was a great therapist and was able to help me a great deal with my issues. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needed assistance. I want to thank him very much!
Written on Nov 09, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Donald is wonderful. He listens to me and helps me with my problems.
Written on Nov 07, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 months
Donald has been great!! I did not want to go to counseling partly because of my chronic pain and having to drive and then sit somewhere would be torture, but also because I hate talking about my problems. Donald has made it very easy to communicate with him and has been a wonderful friend in the short time that I’ve known him I would recommend him to everyone.
Written on Nov 02, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Donald is very understanding and supportive. He is easy to interact with and keeps things simple, while always providing a few great points to consider that resonate after the sessions.
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Donald wasn’t just there to listen, he gave me so many pointers on how to maneuver through life and my current situation. He helped me process some of the things I was experiencing, and taught me to understand not all burdens are mine to carry. He gave me worksheets, books, and quotes to help me wrap my mind around a better reality. He gave me praise when I responded well to something I would normally spiral over. He wasn’t like other therapists bringing up old drama, he focused on how you can move forward, not backwards. He helped me realize where happiness lies and I am forever grateful to have had sessions with Donald. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great therapist. Very thankful.
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Having good conversations with Donald Henderson. Very helpful
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I think Donald was the person I needed in my life at this time. Things happen for a reason and I’m surprised that the first therapist I was given was someone I could connect like I have. He listens, he gives advice, and he talks me through my problems. It’s the friend I wish I had. Thanks Don! You rock!
Written on Jul 28, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
So far Don has been a great source to be able to communicate with. He has already offered some great insight and created some hope for the future. I look forward to more sessions with Don.
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Yes he is a good therapist I would recommend him
Written on Jun 14, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and anger management
I have only met with Don once but I can already tell that he is going to get through to me and help me with what I am struggling with.
Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
He’s the best!
Written on May 27, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Awesome!
Written on May 11, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Don is the best! No question! He has helped me come a long way and understand myself better and what I am dealing with. Life changer.
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Don is excellent. A great listener, excellent advice and really helps to put things in perspective. Super friendly and respectful.
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 8 months on issues concerning parenting issues, and anger management
Professional and supportive
Written on Feb 19, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Don was very friendly and down-to-earth and offered very practical advice as far as how to tackle the problems I was facing. It was always a pleasure to meet with him.
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Donald for 3 months on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
The therapist was knowledgeable. Good service was provided.
Written on Dec 26, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Don is most helpful and straightforward. He is very supportive and encouraging. I would like to thank him for the suggestions he made, that will be of great help for the rest of my life. Godspeed!
Written on Dec 09, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
So thankful for Don. Starting therapy with him was the best thing I’ve ever done
Written on Nov 25, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
He is a very careing person.
Written on Nov 24, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
It’s nice to have someone who is compassionate and understands what I’m going through. He’s already been down the road I’m just beginning. He takes every conversation to heart and is very genuine.
Written on Nov 14, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Don has the expertise, the heart and the drive to really support me as his client. He caters to each specific need, comes up with creative ways to assist, and always makes it a point to reiterate his support. I greatly appreciate his professionalism and his charisma.
Written on Nov 13, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wonderful, considerate, flexible
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and adhd
Donald was very helpful for me. He recommended specific resources to help me and listened well. He has a very calming presence and truly cares about his clients
Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Donald shows genuine concern and provides commonsense solutions to the chaos. Very grateful for his presence in my life.
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
I found Donald Henderson to be an excellent therapist. He listened, understood and offered help where he could. I recommend him highly!
Written on May 27, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Great therapist that helps during sessions.
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
He is very easy to talk to. He is very supportive and understanding and I feel very comfortable talking to him about how I feel when I'm not ok. I think he's a great guy with a positive supportive outlook and he helps me alot.
Written on May 13, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Donald is a great therapist and a great guy. Always listened and was always ready to discuss all kinds of matters. Highly recommend.
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Donald responds timely to all of my messages and has listened to me in all my sessions. He has provided useful tips and guidance to help me navigate through all of my issues. He gives me steps to walk through certain issues.
Written on Mar 26, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Donald is a wonderful person. Always encouraging and welcoming in every conversation. I am never disappointed in any of the meetings that we have. Always listens to my concerns and knows what I am going through. I highly recommend.
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
I need someone to hold me accountable towards the goals that I'm trying to set I also need help with structuring and outlining these goals to make sure that they're perfectly clear to me and feasible in all reality to actually be achievable
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Great compassionate mental health professional
Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He’s honestly been super great. Truly listens and try to get to know each other well. I’ve felt comfortable in the get-go, has terrific advises for me to consider doing and puts my perspectives in different ways. Made my harder days better, memorable advises too.
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Amazing therapist recommended highly ++++
Written on Dec 04, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 5 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Warm hearted, knowledgeable and helpful.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
Awesome, insightful, kind, and caring man. So glad we got matched up and were able to talk.
Written on Sep 30, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Don is the man! Highly educated, very humble. Easy to talk to. He really knows what he is doing and he made me a believer in therapy. Can't say enough about him. Great guy.
Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Don is phenomenal. Really nails every issue on the head.
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I really appreciate Don's feedback. He is easy to talk to and has helped me sort through some difficult challenges.
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
My initial session with Don went very well. He had an open ear and ability to respond in an assuring manner that we will find ways to address some of the challenges I’m navigating.
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
He’s amazing!! Loving our sessions so far.
Written on Jul 03, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
He’s awesome! Wonderful experience!
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Donald for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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