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- Solution-focused methods
- CBT and DBT tools
- Gender dysphoria support
About Destini
LMSW Destini Haggen has four years of clinical experience in Michigan and focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, and gender dysphoria. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, low self-esteem, and work that looks like coaching. Sessions are offered in English.
Destini approaches therapy from a solution-focused and client-centered standpoint. She treats the person in front of her as the expert in their life and uses that perspective to identify small, practical steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques appear in her work when helpful, along with mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools.
In sessions she helps people name specific problems and test manageable strategies. Conversations typically look at thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, and then try out alternatives that reduce distress or make daily life easier. Mindfulness is used to build present-moment noticing and emotion regulation skills when those skills are relevant.
She has experience working with multicultural individuals and brings that awareness into how goals and options are chosen. The focus is on what the client wants to change and which skills will help reach those goals.
Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How her therapeutic approaches work in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s priorities. The therapist focuses on understanding the person’s experience and helps them choose what to work on next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness; this can be useful when anger or overwhelming feelings make daily life harder.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help the client compare methods, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what fits the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not detailed in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions convenient for maintaining continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other obligations.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, and coaching needs. Gender dysphoria is listed as an additional focus area.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is solution-focused and client-centered. She uses practical steps and views the client as the expert in their story.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience in the field.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Sessions are scheduled after completing a short matching questionnaire. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.