Henry Ostendorf , LPCC

Henry Ostendorf is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping male-identified clients who are navigating grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, and work-related stress. Henry aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can begin to feel better and move forward.

He offers short-term and longer-term options depending on your needs. Sessions often start with clear goals and a plan that fits day-to-day life. Henry uses practical exercises and regular check-ins so progress stays on track rather than relying on vague talk alone.

Henry blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered and solution-focused approaches. That means he helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, listens without judgment, and focuses on steps that can bring measurable change. He keeps the work action-oriented while still attending to emotion and meaning.

Henry has a long background in vocational rehabilitation and has worked extensively with people managing mood disorders, traumatic brain injury, chronic illness, and substance and process addictions. He also leads pet loss grief groups and understands how disenfranchised grief can complicate mourning.

Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Henry’s style is respectful, direct, and resourceful - aimed at helping people build skills, regain routine, and reclaim a sense of direction.

How Henry’s Approaches Work Online

Henry uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT often includes practical exercises and homework that can be done between sessions to address anxiety, depression, and addiction-related patterns.

He also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are. This approach helps create a supportive atmosphere for discussing grief, identity, and relationship struggles without judgment.

Finally, Solution-Focused Therapy is used to spot strengths and small steps that produce quick, useful change. That can be helpful when someone wants concrete strategies for work issues, life transitions, or rebuilding routine after loss.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to set goals, try approaches, and adjust as needed based on what is helpful. Henry aims to tailor methods to a client’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging is useful for ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments, balance work and caregiving responsibilities, and try different formats to see what works best.