1282: Healing of the Heart: Rebuild Your Identity After Childhood Trauma with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Keisha Henry

Old wounds don’t always fade just because time passes. Sometimes, the things that happened years ago still shape how people see themselves, how they trust others, and how they navigate the world. It’s frustrating to feel like something unseen is pulling the strings, making certain patterns repeat no matter how much effort goes into changing them. The past doesn’t just disappear, but understanding its influence is often the first step toward breaking free from it. Keisha Henry is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and master social worker (MSW) with 16 years of experience specializing in trauma-informed therapy. She primarily works with women, adolescents, and parents, helping them navigate emotional healing through strength-based therapeutic approaches. As the author of Healing from the Heart: Lessons from My Journey and a doctoral researcher, Keisha focuses on the psychological impacts of father absence on women and girls. Today, she shared personal experiences with father absence, discussed her research on generational trauma, and highlighted the importance of understanding early family dynamics in shaping identity and relationships. Stay tuned! Resources Connect with Keisha Henry on LinkedIn Subscribe to Keisha Henry on YouTube