Licensed to practice in North Carolina and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in Addiction / Substance Use, Couples Counseling, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
Elsie Henderson
New to Grow
About me
Hello! I’m Elsie Henderson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Therapist and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate. My practice is built on creating a warm, supportive, and judgment‑free space where clients can explore their experiences with honesty and confidence. I take an integrative approach that blends cognitive behavioral strategies with emotional and spiritual wellness, and I also offer Christian counseling for clients who prefer a faith‑based perspective. Whether working with individuals or couples, my focus is on helping people strengthen their relationships, deepen their sense of purpose, and move toward lasting, meaningful change.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Here’s a warm, clear, and reassuring response that fits Elsie’s tone and helps first‑time clients understand what to expect: --- In our first session, clients can expect a calm, welcoming space where they can share their story at their own pace. I focus on getting to know what brought them to therapy, what they’re hoping to change, and what support feels most helpful for them. We’ll explore their concerns, clarify their goals, and begin identifying the patterns or challenges that may be getting in the way. For clients who desire a faith‑based approach, we can also discuss how their spiritual beliefs may shape their healing process. By the end of the session, clients typically leave with a clearer understanding of the therapeutic process, a sense of direction, and the reassurance that they don’t have to navigate their challenges alone.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Here’s a strong, polished answer that highlights Elsie’s unique strengths and aligns with the tone of her bio: --- I bring a calm, compassionate, and deeply collaborative presence to every session. My integrative approach allows me to blend cognitive‑behavioral strategies with emotional and spiritual insight, helping clients understand both the practical and internal layers of their experiences. I’m skilled at creating a safe, judgment‑free environment where people feel genuinely heard, supported, and empowered to grow. For clients who desire it, I offer a faith‑based perspective that weaves biblical truth with therapeutic guidance. Whether working with individuals or couples, I focus on strengthening communication, building resilience, and helping clients reconnect with their sense of purpose so they can move forward with clarity and confidence.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Here’s a clear, polished description of Elsie’s ideal client, written in her voice and aligned with the tone of her bio: --- My ideal client is someone who is seeking meaningful change and is open to exploring both the emotional and spiritual layers of their experience. They may be navigating relationship challenges, stress, addiction recovery, or a season of feeling disconnected from their purpose. What matters most is that they come with a willingness to grow, even if they feel unsure where to begin. They value a supportive, judgment‑free space and appreciate a collaborative approach that blends practical tools with deeper reflection. For clients who desire it, they are also open to integrating faith into their healing process. Ultimately, my ideal client is someone who wants to strengthen their relationships, reconnect with themselves, and move toward a more grounded, hopeful, and fulfilling life.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction / Substance Use
Couples Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Depression
Emotional Regulation
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Parenting
Self Esteem
Identifies as
Black / African American
Christian
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
North Carolina
Accepts
Arlo
Cash - $160 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Faith based therapy
Integrating your faith into therapy is one of the best ways I personally believe you can tackle mental health issues. My goal is bring you closer to God and figure out core issues in your life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Our thoughts eventually determine our behavior. We will work on targeting negative thought patterns
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Healthy families are essential to a well-functioning home, community, nation and world. If families can learn to work together and resolve conflict and trauma, the better they will be.