Sarah Henson, MD, LCSW-C

Sarah Henson is a licensed clinical social worker based in Maryland who brings five years of clinical practice and more than ten years of paraprofessional support experience in grief, caregiving, and end-of-life counseling. She focuses on helping people navigate the complex emotions that accompany loss and life transitions, including the particular dynamics of anticipatory grief experienced when caring for a loved one at the end of life.

Her work centers on creating a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate space where clients can express thoughts and feelings related to their loss. Sarah emphasizes that sharing and processing those experiences supports healthier adjustment and can reduce the intensity of emotional distress, and in some cases may help prevent the development of prolonged grief disorder. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s distinct needs and circumstances rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

Sarah integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her clinical work, helping clients clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and take actions that align with what matters most to them. She also offers focused support for caregiver issues and stress, control issues, forgiveness work, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, life purpose exploration, and women’s issues.

Sarah holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C - MD indicating a medical degree and LCSW-C indicating a Maryland clinical social work license - and maintains professional standards consistent with those qualifications. Her availability on this platform is limited to residents of Maryland, and her usual offerings here include weekly video sessions and weekly follow-up messaging. She notes that urgent emotional needs should be addressed by immediate local mental health crisis resources, and at the start of care she may discuss expectations and a client’s readiness to engage with recommended supports outside this platform if appropriate.