Henson welcomed to AMHC Madawaska Outpatient

7 months ago

MADAWASKA, Maine — Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. welcomes Kayla Henson, LCSW,  MSW as a therapist/consultant at its Madawaska Outpatient Office. She will offer local in-person  appointments, as well as telehealth across Aroostook County, providing co-occurring mental health and substance use services and couples and family therapy.

“Kayla brings several years of mental health professional practice to AMHC,” said Christy Daggett, AMHC CEO. “She is trained in different evidence-based therapy modalities and has experience providing support during on-call crisis situations. We are pleased to have her join our Madawaska Outpatient team.” 

Henson is part of a skilled group of clinicians providing a range of outpatient services for children and adults, both in-person and through telehealth. Together with AMHC and local partners, therapists focus on delivering compassionate, person-centered care that addresses the whole person. 

“I am passionate about providing empathetic support and high-quality services,” said Henson. “AMHC offers  the integrity, compassion and collaboration I am seeking and a place where I can continue to develop both personally and professionally.” 

Henson obtained her master of social work from the University of Denver and bachelor of social work from the University of Utah. She has provided mental health services in Maine, Minnesota and Utah. She resides with her fiancé Dalton. 


With more than 60 years of dedicated service, AMHC is a major behavioral health nonprofit in northeastern Maine, operating 25 service locations across Aroostook, Hancock and Washington counties. The agency annually supports up to 5,500 clientele, with a team of 350+ employees delivering a comprehensive range of  services in mental health, substance use, crisis, sexual assault, prevention, brain injury and programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Guided by our mission, we strive to provide integrated healthcare services that empower individuals to recover and enhance their overall quality of life. For more information visit www.amhc.org.