Jarrett Henderson

Co-Chair of Counseling Psychology Department; Director of Research for Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology; Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology; Asst. Chair, Institutional Review Board

610-225-5161
jhender4@eastern.edu

Dr. Jarrett W. Henderson is Chair and Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Eastern University. A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania, he oversees departmental administration, accreditation liaison processes, student advising, and curriculum implementation across graduate psychology programs. He also serves as Assistant Chair of Eastern University's Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Prior to his current role, Dr. Henderson gained extensive experience in clinical, neuropsychological, and forensic settings. His clinical background includes a post-doctoral fellowship in forensic psychology and neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation therapy for traumatic brain injuries, and biofeedback/neurofeedback therapy. His academic leadership includes establishing research groups centered on health psychology related to human agency (including Free Will and Determinism spectrum considerations) and women's health.

Education

Psy. D., Clinical Psychology - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
M.S., Clinical Psychology - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
M.A., Counseling Psychology - Eastern University
B.A., Experimental Psychology and Neuroscience - University of South Carolina

Training
  • Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology Service, P.C. and Neuropsychology & Rehabilitation Associates
     
  • Doctoral Internship in Neuropsychology and Clinical Health Psychology, The Center for Brief Therapy - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
     
  • Doctoral Practicum in Neuropsychology, Einstein Hospital - Moss Rehab
     
  • Doctoral Practicum in Neuropsychology, Bancroft NeuroRehab
     
  • Master's Practicum in Experimental Research, Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, and Cognitive Rehabilitation, Quietmind Foundation
Licenses/Certifications

PA Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Research Interests
  • Human Agency (Free Will, Determinism, etc.) 
  • Women’s Health and Autonomy 
  • Health Psychology
  • Program Development and Outcomes Research
  • Education and Student Cognition
Clinical Interests

  • Cognitive Rehabilitation and Neuropsychology

  • Sports Psychology

  • Gerontology

  • Interdisciplinary treatment and Integrated healthcare

Selected Publications/Presentations
  • Henderson, J., Wildasin, H., Gates, Z. (2025, October). Christian Patriarchy, Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, and Blame Attribution. Workshop Presentation to the Association of Christians in Health and Human Services. 
  • Edgar-Smith, S., Henderson, J. Kunsch, C. (2025). Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Federal and State Grants to Expand School Mental Health Services. The Pennsylvania Psychologist, 85(2), 38-39.
  • Henderson, J. (2024). Guest Lecturer. Concussions and Students: Implications for the Classroom. Eastern University, SCSP503.
  • Chung, W., Henderson, J., Chung, S. (2024). Poster Presentation at the Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) Conference in Philadelphia, PA. “Predictors of Martial Satisfaction of Parents with a Child with Disabilities.
  • 2024 (September) – Served on the Panel for 2024 Eastern University Science and Religion Symposium - The Spiritual Brain: Neuroscience and the Quest for God
  • Rappuhn, E., & Henderson, J. (2024). What Is The IRB? Presented During DMIN
  • 939 Workshop for Palmer Seminary at Eastern University, St. David’s, PA.
  • Henderson, J. (2023) Overview of the Cross-Cutting Symptom Measures in the DSM-V-TR. Counseling Psychology Clinical Rounds.
  • Chung, W., Henderson, J., Chung, S. (2023). Poster Presentation at the American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference in Harrisburg, PA. “Adult Attachment and Martial Satisfaction of Parents with a Child with Disabilities.
Professional Affiliations

American Psychological Association:

  • Division 3 (Experimental Psychology)

  • Division 22 (Rehabilitation Psychology)

Courses Taught
  • CNSL575: Research Design and Statistics
  • CNSL609: Personality Dynamics and Psychosocial Assessment 
  • CNSL500: Introduction to Counseling Theory, Personality and Practice