Keynote Speaker
She doesn't
perform.
She shows up.
Nona Henson is a licensed therapist, professor, and keynote speaker with 20+ years of clinical wisdom and a rare gift for making an entire room feel seen. She speaks at the intersection of mental health, authentic leadership, and coming home to yourself.
"She doesn't just give a talk — she creates a before and after. People walk out remembering who they are."
Talks that move people
Each keynote is grounded in 20+ years of clinical practice, relational neuroscience, and the kind of honest, embodied presence that doesn't let an audience stay comfortable in the wrong way.
01
Identity & Visibility
The Courage to Be Seen
Visibility is not vanity — it's vulnerability. For the people who keep shrinking, playing small, or waiting until they're ready. Spoiler: ready is a feeling, not a destination. This talk challenges audiences to stop performing safety and start occupying their full space.
02
Healing & Reclamation
Coming Home to Yourself
For the high-performer who has lost the thread back to their own identity, desire, and authentic self. A reclamation — of who you were before the world told you who to be. Clinically grounded and deeply personal, this talk meets people exactly where they are.
03
For Universities & Academic Settings
Dear Becoming Therapist
What they didn't teach you in grad school — and what you already know. A love letter to emerging clinicians about presence, integrity, and the self-of-the-therapist as the most important clinical tool you have. Designed for counseling programs, training programs, and mental health professionals at any stage.
Ideal Audiences
Built for your room
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Corporations &
Organizations
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Women's Conferences
& Events
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Universities &
Academic Institutions
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Healthcare &
Mental Health Organizations
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Women's Retreats &
Leadership Gatherings
The Experience
What happens
in the room
I
Full Presence, Not Performance
Nona doesn't deliver a polished act. She brings her whole self — clinical depth, lived experience, and a warmth that makes the hardest truths feel like a gift.
II
Nervous System Awareness
Every talk is designed with the body in mind. Audiences don't just hear information — they feel it land and leave differently than they arrived.
III
Humor, Heart & Hard Truth
Nona is genuinely funny. She uses humor as a portal — it opens people up, and then the real work can begin. Rooms leave laughing, crying, and changed.
IV
Customized for Your Audience
Every engagement is tailored. Nona works closely with event organizers to ensure the content meets your people exactly where they are.
What People Say
The impact
she leaves
"Her compassion, intuition, knowledge and humor radiated through the room. Everyone left more connected to themselves and one another. There just aren't enough words to explain what an absolute gift Nona is."
Megan P.
Colleague & Workshop Participant
"Nona's expertise, dedication and passion for mental health are truly unparalleled, and her ability to inspire positive change within both individuals and communities leaves a lasting impact."
Dr. Jodi Boyle
Director of Elementary Education, EGUSD
"She brings an exceptional depth of knowledge, emotional intelligence, and heartfelt compassion. Her ability to blend clinical theory with intuitive insight allows her to truly connect with people and guide them toward meaningful change."
Malaika Hill-Jones, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Book Nona
Ready to bring
this to your stage?
Whether you're planning a keynote, a workshop, a retreat, or a full-day training — let's talk about what your people need and how Nona can deliver it.
Formats
Keynotes · Workshops · Panels · Trainings
Availability
Virtual & In-Person
Rates
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