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Washington, DC Anxiety Treatment Center of Capitol Hill
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  • About our Center
    • Why Choose Us?
  • Who and How we Treat
    • Evidence-Based Treatment >
      • Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment/Exposure Therapy
      • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
      • Adapted Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
      • Evidence-Based Couples Therapy
      • Evidence-Based Clinical Hypnotherapy
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      • Standard Individual Clinical Services
      • Clinical Groups
      • Accelerated/Intensive Program
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      • Mental Health Yearly Wellness Exam
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    • Dr. Johanna Kaplan, Director
    • Dr. Anna Villavicencio
    • Dr. Jennifer Meeter
    • Dr. Lediya Dumessa
    • Dr. Blaise Worden
    • Dr. Jennifer Henderson
    • Dr. Mark Wahl
    • Dr. Tovah Weinrib
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Dr. Jennifer Henderson
​Adolescent and Adult Clinical Psychologist

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​Dr. Jennifer Henderson
Staff Clinical Psychologist at the Washington Anxiety Center of Capitol Hill

Dr. Jennifer Henderson is a licensed clinical psychologist who helps people turn insight into action through a therapeutic style that’s both compassionate and goal oriented. Her work is grounded in empathy and cultural humility, providing a supportive space while guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change.

Dr. Henderson works with individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, including trauma and PTSD, postpartum depression, anxiety, and specific phobias. Additionally, she is passionate about helping clients better manage their chronic health conditions, with a focus on:
  • Long COVID and ME/CFS
  • Stroke recovery and survivorship
  • Insomnia
  • Weight and diabetes management
 
She is skilled in a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). Additionally, Dr. Henderson provides clinical hypnotherapy as adjunctive support to ongoing care.

Many people seek therapy after feeling “stuck” or overwhelmed for a long time. Dr. Henderson focuses on helping clients build resilience and reclaim a sense of agency. She takes an integrative approach—thoughtfully combining structured, evidence-based strategies with personalized care.
 
Clients often describe Dr. Henderson as approachable and grounded. Her style is gently directive—she helps clients recognize patterns that may be keeping them stuck and compassionately challenges them to embrace meaningful change. She fosters a healing environment where authenticity, humor, and genuine connection are central to the process. Dr. Henderson believes that good therapy offers more than insight; it leads to practical, sustainable growth.

Dr. Henderson is licensed in Washington, D.C., Washington state, and PSYPACT-participating states. She brings over a decade of clinical experience across diverse settings and previously served as the Clinical Director of Psychology at a state-run hospital.
 
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Henderson has developed professional trainings on long COVID for healthcare providers and writes a Psychology Today blog focused on coping with the condition’s challenges. She also authored a peer-reviewed article examining the healthcare discrimination and feelings of dismissal that are often reported by individuals living with long COVID.

Before joining our practice, Dr. Henderson served for 15 years in the U.S. Air Force. Her time in the military deeply shaped her clinical perspective—reinforcing the importance of adaptability, cultural humility, and working effectively in high-pressure situations. It also strengthened her commitment to serving people with diverse life experiences, especially those navigating systems that don’t always see or support them fully.

Dr. Henderson works with adolescents and adults via teletherapy. Please call her at 202-768-6494 or email her at [email protected] for an appointment.
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Capitol Hill Office (main office)
​519 9th street SE
​Washington, DC 20003

​ Phone: 202-768-6494
Old Town, Alexandria VA Office
​(Neuropsychology appts only)

211 N. Union street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314

​ Phone: 202-768-6494
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  • Home
  • About our Center
    • Why Choose Us?
  • Who and How we Treat
    • Evidence-Based Treatment >
      • Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment/Exposure Therapy
      • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
      • Adapted Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
      • Evidence-Based Couples Therapy
      • Evidence-Based Clinical Hypnotherapy
    • Clinical Services >
      • Standard Individual Clinical Services
      • Clinical Groups
      • Accelerated/Intensive Program
      • Neuropsychological Assessment
      • Mental Health Yearly Wellness Exam
      • Consultation services
  • Providers
    • Dr. Johanna Kaplan, Director
    • Dr. Anna Villavicencio
    • Dr. Jennifer Meeter
    • Dr. Lediya Dumessa
    • Dr. Blaise Worden
    • Dr. Jennifer Henderson
    • Dr. Mark Wahl
    • Dr. Tovah Weinrib
    • Dr. Timothy Fratto
    • Dr. Greta Carlson
    • Dr. Beth Reeder
  • Contact us
    • CONTACT FORM
  • Life-Prep Program
  • Payment
  • Resources
    • Book Supplements
    • WACCH speaking events
    • Recommended Referrals from WACCH
    • WACCH in the Press
  • Patient Portal