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Online therapist

Henrieta Deka

Calm guidance for family and life stress

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Format
Online sessions

About Henrieta

Henrieta Deka is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She has five years of professional experience supporting people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She creates a calm space where clients can talk through difficult feelings without judgment.

Her approach aims to help people take practical steps toward feeling steadier and more able to cope. Henrieta focuses on everyday struggles that often feel overwhelming.

Background and approach

She helps with communication problems, caregiver stress, and issues tied to chronic illness or disability. She also addresses topics like guilt, shame, loneliness, and workplace stress. Conversations tend to be direct and relatable so clients can see clear next steps.

Sessions emphasize collaboration and clear goals. Henrieta listens first, then works with each person to identify realistic changes and small experiments to try between meetings. Progress is tracked in simple ways so clients notice what’s shifting.

She offers services in English and Haitian Creole for people in New York. Her license is LCSW, New York LCSW 095768. Practical matters such as scheduling and session format are discussed up front to fit each person’s life.

Many people come for help with anxiety, family stress, or recovering from past hurts. Henrieta aims to make the first step easier and to support steady, useful change over time.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Henrieta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps people can use in daily life. One common approach involves building coping skills for stress and anxiety through simple exercises and routines that reduce overwhelm and increase calm. Another approach centers on repairing communication and problem-solving within family relationships by practicing new ways to listen and respond during real conversations.

Finding the right style is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together so it fits the client’s life and values.

Online therapy with Henrieta is offered through several formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so sessions can fit different schedules and energy levels. These options make it easier to keep continuity when life is busy or mobility is limited. The aim is accessible, steady care that adapts to each person’s routine while focusing on tangible change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like caregiver stress and workplace issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Henrieta keeps conversations straightforward and collaborative, listening first and then helping set small, realistic steps clients can try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on the issues listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with New York LCSW number 095768 and provides services in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet and work together.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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