Gloria Henderson is available to see clients at:
Woodbridge Community Church in Irvine, CA
Areas of Special Focus :
Gloria has researched and authored ways to help individuals find their STRENGTHS. This includes but is not limited to school and career guidance.
She has a heart for working with individuals, couples, and their families ranging from children, teens, to adults. She has worked with clients in alcohol and drug rehabilitation, those with abuse, addiction, anger, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, parenting, relationship, self esteem, and other physical and emotional issues. Gloria has and will work with family members or friends in support of those afflicted with schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and borderline personalities.
Gloria stresses the importance of family and spirituality in her counseling. In addition, she understands the role of cultural diversity and its potential impact on marriages as well as the generation gap within the family. With her experience in the area of technology and education, Gloria provides counseling services that can help parents understand and communicate more effectively with their children.
Appointments can be made by calling our Call Center at:
800-998-6329
Gloria's extension is 320
(If this is your first appointment, contact the call center to schedule an Intake)
Professionally Trained
ADB in Educational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University, (Ed.D. expected within next year)
M.A. in Psychology from Azusa Pacific University
M.S. in Education from California State University, Fullerton
B.A. in Multiple Subjects Education from University of Redlands
Additional Workshops in Substance Abuse and Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Professional Credentials
Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern IMF#55142
Licensed Secondary School Teacher (Single Subject Clear Teaching Credential: English/Psychology)
Licensed Elementary/Middle School Teacher (Multiple Subjects Clear Credential)
Licensed School Site Administrator (Professional Administrator Services Credential)
Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (CLAD)
Member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Member of California Teachers Association
Gloria has more than thirteen years of experience in education from kindergarten to the university level. She has taught and was also an assistant principal. With this experience, she has teamed with parents to offers children and adolescents a motivating and successful education in the public school system. She has counseled parents, children, and adolescents in a variety of issues in and out of the educational setting. She worked with troubled adolescents, taught parenting classes, and assisted at-risk youth in becoming more emotionally and academically successful. Gloria has worked with clients at the Salvation Army in Anaheim in overcoming their drug and alcohol additions while infusing spirituality to their everyday lives.
Committed to Ministry
Gloria has dedicated time serving the Christian church throughout her life. She volunteers to help minister to the needy. She has served as a Sunday school teacher. She also works in ministry through the church choir.
Gloria has given lectures, seminars, and workshops on a variety of topics to children, adolescents, and adults throughout the state of California. Topics have included such areas as parenting, at-risk students in education, infusing technology into education, cultural diversity issues, positive belief, using multimedia, parent and school communication, as well as alcohol and drug rehabilitation. As an educator, she has specialized in teaching diverse cultures, at-risk youth, and honors/advanced placement students.
Gloria is a published author and researcher. Her publications include:
Henderson, G. (2007). The Power of Teaching Students Using Strengths. In K. L. Frieberg (Ed)., Annual editions: Human development 2007/2008.35th ed. Guilford, CT: Dushkin/McGraw-Hill,
Henderson, G. (2005). The Power of Teaching Students Using Strengths. Educational Horizons, 83(3), 203-204.
Henderson, G. (2005). Book review of Teaching with fire: Poetry that sustains the courage to teach. Childhood Education,
81(2), 111-112.
Committed to Relationship
Gloria has been married since 1998 and has two children. She frequently spends time with her extended family celebrating Asian traditions. Gloria loves to travel with her family, experiencing the outdoors and all the joy in the world that the Lord has created. She has built relationships with her students and frequently hears of their joys and successes as they grow.
He who walks with the wise grows
wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:20
A friend loves at all times, and
a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:17
The purposes of a man's heart are
deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
Proverbs 20:5
A man finds joy in giving an apt
reply - and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23
