Jennifer Henderson Ph.D.

About

Jennifer Henderson, Ph.D., began the Coping with Long COVID blog because of her own family’s struggles with long COVID. As a disabled veteran, she deeply understands the frustration, grief, and anguish of living with an invisible illness.

She is a clinical psychologist with the Washington Anxiety Center of Capitol Hill. She has extensive experience in such evidence-based treatments as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and CBT for pain and insomnia. Her collaborative and holistic approach emphasizes empowering people to better manage life’s challenges, cultivate meaning, and rediscover joy.

Licensed in Washington D.C. and the state of Washington, Dr. Henderson also holds an active Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) authorization granted by the PSYPACT Commission, allowing her to see patients in more than 30 states.

Recent Posts

Confronting the Medical Stigma of Long COVID

Many struggling with long COVID report stigmatization because of their symptoms, even from their medical team. Here are six tips on how you can become your own healthcare advocate.

POTS and Long COVID: A Dizzying Partnership

Many people with long COVID develop postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Learn what this dizzying condition is and how to manage the symptoms.

Long COVID and the Importance of Self-Compassion

Struggling with self-blame and feelings of inadequacy while living with long COVID? Cultivating self-compassion may just be the change you need to start feeling better.

Nutrition, Long COVID, and Brain Health

Struggling with long COVID and brain fog? Better nutrition might just be the answer you need.

Struggling With Brain Fog

Frustrated by long-haul COVID's brain fog? You're not alone, and there are ways to ease the difficulty of living with brain fog.

“But You Don’t Look Sick!”

Learning how to talk to others about long COVID may help sufferers cope better with this debilitating condition.

Working Within Long COVID Limits

Long COVID wearing you down? Follow these simple strategies to help fight fatigue.

The Enigma of Long COVID

Millions of Americans struggle with long COVID. Learn more about this debilitating condition and how to get help.