Tiffany Polite Henderson, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, is a Teaching Faculty member in the Counseling Division of Antioch University’s School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy. With a diverse background spanning school counseling, nonprofit leadership, and counselor education, Henderson brings unique insights to her teaching. As a licensed professional counselor and owner of Light Work Counseling Services, she integrates her clinical expertise into the classroom, emphasizing practical application, cultural sensitivity, and ethical practice. Drawn to Antioch University’s social justice mission, Henderson is most excited about mentoring counseling students as they explore their own passions, find their voices within the field, and develop meaningful ways to integrate social justice into their future work as counselors.
Teaching Faculty
School of Counseling, Psychology, & Therapy (CPT), Counseling Division
- Green, D. & Henderson, T. (2025). Addressing implementation hurdles: challenges in culturally sustaining practices and initiatives. Culturally sustainable counseling curricula in online higher education. (IGI Global).
- Henderson, T. P. (2021). Unconventional career changers: the lived experiences of counselors from unrelated disciplines (Publication No.
- 28496579). ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.
- Henderson, T. P., Green, D. (2024, October). Integrating Multicultural Competencies into Practice: A Framework for Culturally Responsive Counseling. Louisiana Counseling Association Conference.
- Green, D., Henderson, T. P. (2024, January). Fostering Multicultural Competencies in Practicum and Internship Courses: Preparing Future Counselors for Diverse Realities. Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference.
- Henderson, T. P. (2023, October). Engaging the Undecided: Exploring Career Indecision Among High School Students. Louisiana Counseling Association Conference.
- Green, D., Wade, M., Henderson, T. P., Ebrahim, C., de la Paz, M. (2023, October). All Things Tenure and Promotion: Requirements, Challenges, Solutions for Achievement. Louisiana Counseling Association Conference.
- Henderson, T.P., Carriere, E., & Harding, T. (2022, September). The Afteref ects of an Ongoing Tragedy: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina on Identifying and Addressing the Social/Emotional Needs of Our Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Louisiana
- Counseling Association Conference.
- Henderson, T.P., Carriere, E. (2022, September). Journey to Licensure: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Louisiana Counseling Association Conference.
- Remley, T., Salgado, R., & Henderson, T. P. (2021, March). Ethical Issues in Engaging Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Jefferson Parish School Social Workers and School Counselors Workshop.
- Breaux, W., Reeder, H., & Henderson, T. P. (2018, October). Minding the Shooter: How Secure Is Your School Safety Plan. Louisiana Counseling Association Conference.
- Henderson, T.P. (2017, January). Roadmap to Career Success. Poster session presented to the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Adult & Child Psychopathology & Diagnosis/Abnormal Psychology
- Applied Theories
- Basic Facilitative Skills
- Career Counseling
- Cross-Cultural Counseling
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Diagnosis
- Group Counseling
- Human Growth & Development
- Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Introduction to Practicum
- Practicum (School Counseling/Clinical Mental Health)