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Online therapist

Miriam Hennings

Support for parents and life transitions

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Texas, New York, Connecticut
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Miriam

Miriam Hennings is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people facing stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and brings 20 years of professional experience to her work in Texas. Miriam focuses on making conversations simple and direct so parents and individuals can talk about what matters most to them.

She creates a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to make small, practical changes rather than overwhelming lists of tasks. Miriam helps people name what they are feeling, spot unhelpful patterns, and try new ways of responding. Her background includes long-term clinical work across several settings over two decades.

That experience informs how she supports issues like panic attacks, mood disorders, isolation, and problems with control or impulsivity. She has also worked with immigration-related stress and themes of abandonment, forgiveness, guilt, and shame. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and steady progress.

Therapy may include talking through communication problems, building self-love, and developing coping skills for sudden changes. Miriam helps people prioritize what will make daily life feel more manageable. For parents, she offers practical guidance rooted in real-world routines.

The emphasis is on usable tools for home and family life rather than abstract theory. Miriam aims to help clients move toward a more hopeful, workable day-to-day experience.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Many of Miriam's sessions draw on evidence-based techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for anxiety and panic - teaching breathing and coping strategies that can be used in the moment to reduce intense symptoms. This helps people regain a sense of control when panic or high stress arises.

Another frequent focus is mood and self-esteem work that helps clients identify negative self-talk and test new, kinder ways of thinking. That approach supports people dealing with depression, shame, or low confidence by creating small experiments to change daily habits and beliefs.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. Miriam works with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and life demands. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helping and what feels realistic for the client.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy families and individuals. Video calls let participants see facial cues and practice skills in real time, while phone, live chat, and text messaging provide flexible ways to check in between sessions. These options can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, school, and parenting responsibilities and to keep progress steady even when life is busy.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include mood disorders, panic attacks, communication problems, and immigration issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is straightforward and practical with an emphasis on clear goals. Sessions focus on naming feelings, spotting patterns, and trying manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional work experience across clinical settings. That background informs support for issues like isolation, impulsivity, and guilt or shame.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential LCSW and practices in Texas. License details include TX LCSW 112559 and CT LCSW 014669.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for flexible ways to connect.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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