Destini Haggen , LMSW

Destini Haggen is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with four years of professional experience who supports multicultural individuals as they work toward meaningful change. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anger, addiction, anxiety, and depression, drawing on practical strategies and an empowering therapeutic stance.

Working from a solution-focused perspective, Destini views each person as the expert of their own story and emphasizes the strengths clients already possess to overcome current challenges. She encourages small, achievable steps and partners with individuals to clarify goals and identify realistic pathways forward.

Destini values the courage it takes to begin therapy and acknowledges that starting the process is an important accomplishment. Her approach blends encouragement with concrete tools so clients can build momentum, make progress, and feel more aligned with their priorities over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Destini Haggen

Destini often integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening with empathy and building a collaborative relationship so individuals feel heard and supported while exploring their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change those patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy offers concrete strategies for regulating emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and managing intense reactions, which can be especially useful for difficulties with anger, self-regulation, or impulsive behaviors.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process - Destini works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors techniques so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method. This partnership helps ensure that the chosen strategies feel relevant and sustainable.

Online therapy with Destini is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, allowing therapy to fit into everyday life and evolve as needs change.