Henrieta Deka, LCSW

Henrieta Deka is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She brings five years of experience supporting people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and family conflict. She speaks English and Haitian Creole and aims to make starting therapy straightforward for those who reach out.

Henrieta creates a calm space for people to talk about what feels hard. She encourages open conversation without judgment and helps clients name feelings and patterns that get in the way of daily life. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking so people can try new behaviors between meetings.

She also works with people facing major life changes and long-term health challenges. That includes chronic pain, illness, or disability and the strain that caregiving can bring. Common themes she addresses are guilt, shame, isolation, communication problems, and finding renewed purpose.

Her approach balances short-term goals and ongoing support. Henrieta helps clients set small, manageable goals and practices to use outside sessions. She emphasizes building skills for mood management, coping with stress, and improving relationships.

People who are looking for help with workplace stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, or midlife transitions may find her practical focus helpful. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment based on availability.

Approaches and what online work can look like

Henrieta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at clear, practical change. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for stress and anxiety by teaching breathing, grounding, and thought-checking exercises that can be practiced between sessions. This helps people manage immediate symptoms and reduce overwhelm during difficult moments.

Another approach emphasizes addressing trauma and difficult memories in small, manageable steps. That work often involves creating safety, naming painful experiences, and developing strategies to reduce their day-to-day impact so people can function more comfortably.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they adjust techniques over time so sessions match current needs and priorities.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to continue care during health challenges or caregiving demands. Ask about format options when you schedule to find the arrangement that best fits everyday routines and current needs.