Savannah Henderson, LPCC
Location: Hillcrest Area, San Diego, CA & Virtual
Client Populations: Adult Individuals, Couples, Families; LGBTQ+, Helping Professions, Neurodiverse, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Areas of Focus: Couples Therapy, Relationship Improvement, Attachment Trauma, Family Dysfunction, Life Transitions and Boundary Work
Treatment Modalities: Emotion-Focused Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
I believe every person is capable of making the changes they want to make in their life. You are the expert on yourself. My role isn’t to hand you answers, but to help you get curious about what you already know and to offer support as you find your way toward what you want.
None of us become who we are in isolation. Our families and the environments we grew up in shape us deeply, in ways that have helped us and in ways that have hurt. The patterns we learned in childhood, like how we handle conflict, ask for what we need, and protect ourselves when things feel unsafe, tend to follow us into adulthood. Many of them made perfect sense at the time. Some still serve us well. Others keep showing up long after they’ve stopped being useful.
Much of the work of therapy is sorting through what we’ve carried and deciding what to keep and what to change. That takes effort, and it’s rarely comfortable, but it is where real change happens.
My work is rooted in attachment theory, Internal Family Systems, and Emotion Focused Therapy. Together, these approaches help us understand how your early relationships shaped the way you connect with others, get to know the different parts of you with compassion instead of judgment, and treat your emotions as information worth listening to instead of problems to be fixed.
My Therapy Frameworks:
I view therapy through an attachment-based lens, recognizing that our earliest relationships can shape how we understand ourselves, connect with others, and respond when we feel hurt, rejected, or unsafe.Attachment Based
I believe our emotions are meaningful signals that can help us understand what we need and what matters most to us. Rather than viewing difficult emotions as something to get rid of, we can slow down and become curious about what they are trying to communicate.Emotion Focused
I see healing as something that happens within relationships, including the therapeutic relationship itself. Therapy provides a space to explore how you show up with others, the ways you may protect yourself or lose connection with your own needs, and the patterns that keep you feeling stuck.Relational Centered
Relationship Intensives
The best time to come to therapy is before you need it. Our relationship intensives are designed for couples and partners who want to invest in their relationship proactively — whether you're strengthening a relationship that's already working, or navigating a transition like moving in together, deepening commitment, or another major life change. Rather than the slower pace of weekly sessions, intensives offer concentrated, focused time to do meaningful work together in a shorter window. Each intensive is structured to include a relationship assessment, practices to deepen your understanding of each other, intentional conversations about the future, and practical skills to support long-term commitment. Intensives can be tailored to you and your partner(s) needs and schedule.
I strive to provide accessible and affordable therapy. I accept the following insurances:
I accept the following insurances:
Aetna
Cigna
Optum
United Healthcare
Superbill Option for PPO Reimbursement
Cash Rates:
Individual: $150 - $200
Couples/Partners/Family: $200 - 250
Sliding Scale Available on Case by Case Basis
I Can Support…
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As an attachment focused therapist, I am well suited to support adults who are healing from strained relationships with their parents. Whether your parents were emotionally immature, distant, or you had estrangement or periods of an absent parent, I can help you navigate the emotional challenges, work towards healing, and create secure, fulfilling relationships with others.
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I provide a safe and affirmative space for queer folks to address concerns related to identity, relationships, and overall wellbeing. I am intentional about recognizing and dismantling heteronormative perspectives and theories that are often used in the therapy space.
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I enjoy working with folks in teaching professions and other therapists and healthcare providers. We are more prone to stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma, making the need for boundaries, balance, and stress management vital.
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I have experience supporting folks with diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, or other neurodivergence. I support you through development of coping strategies and finding a way to integrate the way your brain works with your daily life, all while creating a safe space for you to process the experience of existing in a neurotypical world.
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Even if you don’t identify with the groups listed above, if you think you would benefit from a therapist focused on helping you understand your emotions, build healthy relationships, and find a fulfilling life balance, please reach out! Everyone is welcome in my therapy space.
Testimonials
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"Savannah approaches her clients with warmth and a genuine desire to understanding what they're experiencing. She's particularly adept at helping people develop skills to improve life experiencing, and deepen relationships."
-Daniel Fuller, LMFT @ Fuller LIving Therapy
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“Savannah's work with teenagers/young adults, individuals impacted by their childhood attachment and trauma, and lgbtqia+ identifying persons is based on her values of providing gender and sexuality affirming therapy.“
Robyn Buresh, LMFT @ Tendril Therapy
Location:
I provide in-person therapy services on Mondays and Wednesdays only. My office is located in Mission Valley, San Diego, CA. I am located on the third floor and the building is wheelchair accessible. Parking is free. The office is located within the Padre Plaza office complex and is easily accessible from the 15, 805, and 8 freeways.
Address;
3505 Camino Del Rio South, Ste 338, San Diego, CA 92108
I am also available via telehealth to any resident located in California.