Melissa C Henry

Biographic Data

ID1381114
NAMEMelissa C Henry
GIVEN NAMESMelissa C
FAMILY NAMEHenry
SIGNATUREHENRY M C
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Louisville
ORCID0009-0003-1362-228X
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS6
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR6
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2024
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy in Sexually Diverse Intimate Partnerships

    Open AccessMelissa C Henry, M Ashley Burks-Wright et al.ARTICLEThe Family Journal2026

    This conceptual manuscript explores the application of emotionally focused therapy (EFT) in sexually diverse intimate partnerships, particularly those involving differences in sexual identities, preferences, or practices between partners (e.g., kink and vanilla dynamics). It outlines how EFT can help couples navigate stigma, power dynamics, and communication challenges while fostering relational resilience, emotional safety, and intimacy. The pap…

  • Multicultural counselling self-efficacy and stigma of mental illness among counselling students

    Sarah Tucker, Hongryun Woo et al.ARTICLEBritish Journal of Guidance and…2026

    The current study investigated the relationship between multicultural counselling self-efficacy and the stigma of mental illness, as well as the moderating effects of multicultural training environment on this relationship among 158 master’s students enrolled in counselling and counselling related programmes from Midwestern universities. Results indicated that a statistically significant relationship existed between multicultural counselling self…

  • Socialization experiences of East Asian international doctoral students in education in the U.S

    Open AccessNa Mi Bang, Hyunhee Kim et al.ARTICLEAsia Pacific Education Review2026

  • Cultural Considerations for Eating Disorders in Black Women

    Open AccessDeanna Robertson, Melissa C HenryARTICLEWomen & Therapy2026References: 5

    Eating disorders are often mischaracterized as affecting primarily White, affluent women, yet prevalence is comparable across racial and ethnic groups. Myths that Black women are immune to disordered eating overlook the historical dehumanization and structural racism shaping their experiences. Many Black women remain undiagnosed or untreated due to stigma and bias. This manuscript applies the Blafemme Healing Framework, a Black feminist wellness …

  • Experiential Reflecting Teams in the Training of Group Counselors

    Open AccessMelissa C Henry, Hongryun Woo et al.ARTICLECounselor Education and Supervision2025References: 41

    Using a comparative case study design, this study explored the reflecting team (RT) method in group training among counseling students (n = 26). Participants were assigned to either the experiential group (EG) or RT, and group climate was assessed using the Group Climate Questionnaire (GCQ-S). Results indicated that RT members reported higher avoidance, but similar levels of engagement and conflict compared to EG members. Rooted in social constru…

  • PTSD, Relationship Satisfaction, and Social Support for EMS Workers and Their Romantic Partners

    Open AccessMelissa C Henry, M Ashley Burks-Wright et al.ARTICLEThe Family Journal2024

    Emergency medical service (EMS) personnel are subjected to intense and traumatic workplace scenarios, which place workers at risk for developing trauma reactions that lead to mental health conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. However, little research has explored the impact of EMS workers’ work-related stress on their romantic partners despite evidence supporting the impacts of secondary traumatic stre…