Welcome to Sisu Therapy | Meet Karman Hendricks, LCSW-S

Welcome! I’m Karman, therapist, founder, and the human behind Sisu Therapy.

I came into this work through my own lived experiences with early loss and trauma, and the quiet ways those experiences can shape who we become.

Those experiences taught me the importance of having a safe place to explore your story, understand your patterns, and feel truly seen.

My desire to help others led me into social work. For more than ten years, I have worked in settings including child welfare, crisis counseling, school-based mental health, and private practice.

These experiences shaped my passion for helping adults and teens feel more grounded in who they are and more connected to themselves and others.

Therapy is not just a service I provide. It is a relationship and a space where your story can be explored with compassion, curiosity, and care.

Who I Work With:

I work with older teens (16+) and adults who are thoughtful, self-aware, and often carrying more than they let on.

Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, disconnected from themselves, uncertain about a major life transition, or noticing how past experiences continue to influence their relationships and emotions.

I support clients who are working through:

• Anxiety, chronic worry, and emotional overwhelm
• Past hurts, trauma, and difficult experiences
• Attachment patterns and relationship challenges
• Life transitions and identity changes
• Burnout and the pressure of constantly holding everything together
• Self-esteem, confidence, and personal growth

I welcome and support LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients with care, humility, and openness, honoring each person’s identity and lived experience.

We Might Work Well Together If…

You want to understand how your past experiences influence your present life.
You are looking for therapy that goes beyond surface-level coping strategies.
You want a supportive therapist who helps you understand your story, recognize the patterns that have shaped you, and create meaningful, lasting change.
You are looking for a calm, grounded space where you can be yourself.

My Therapeutic Approach

My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens when you feel seen, safe, and supported.

I use a relational, insight-oriented, trauma-informed approach that helps us explore deeper emotional patterns while building practical tools for everyday life.

I integrate approaches including psychodynamic therapy, attachment-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, strengths-based approaches, and Brainspotting when appropriate.

Rather than using one approach for everyone, therapy is tailored to your experiences, goals, and needs.

My Experience, Education, and Credentials

My clinical background includes 10+ years of experience supporting individuals through different life stages.

I am:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Supervisor (LCSW-S), Texas License #50530
• Licensed through the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council / Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners
• Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW), University of Texas at Arlington
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Texas Christian University

I founded Sisu Therapy in 2023 and have served more than 100 clients through private practice.

I also bring extensive experience in crisis intervention and school-based mental health, which informs the grounded, compassionate approach I bring to my work with clients.

You can learn more about my professional background, qualifications, therapeutic approach, and client focus through my verified therapist profiles on:

Certifications and Advanced Training

My professional development includes specialized training that informs my clinical approach, including:

• Brainspotting Phase 1 Training
• Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner training through the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University
• IFS Foundations Master Class training
• NOVA Community Crisis Response Team training
• Continuing education in CBT, ACT, trauma-informed care, attachment-focused care, and LGBTQIA+ affirming clinical practice.

Understanding Sisu

Sisu is a Finnish concept that represents inner strength and perseverance during difficult moments.

I believe every person carries this capacity within them. Therapy creates space to slow down, understand your story, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward healing.

Contact Us Today to Book Your Appointment!

If you are ready to better understand yourself, work through challenges, and reconnect with your inner strength, Sisu Therapy provides a supportive space to begin that process.

Space to grow. Strength to heal.