Destini Haggen

Destini Haggen is an LMSW who focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and everyday life stress. She aims to support people as they set and reach practical goals. Her approach is direct and hopeful, with an emphasis on building on each person's strengths.

She works with concerns such as anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, intimacy-related issues, relationship and family stress, and gender dysphoria. Destini uses a solution-focused mindset that treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that move things forward rather than getting stuck on blame.

In session she uses tools from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That means conversations are collaborative, and techniques can include examining thoughts and behaviors, practicing emotion regulation skills, and using mindful awareness to reduce reactivity.

Destini has four years of clinical experience working with multicultural individuals. She brings a practical, supportive style and helps people build skills they can use between sessions. Her goal is to make change feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

People who choose her often want concrete strategies for handling anger, stress, and relationship strain. She encourages clients to notice small successes and to build on them over time.

Therapeutic approaches for online work

Destini draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to shape online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the client's priorities to build trust and clarity. CBT looks at how thoughts and actions influence feelings and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. DBT offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the situation and the pace of progress.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for quick check-ins between appointments. It also lets people practice skills from their everyday routines and brings therapy into the context where problems arise. Talk with the therapist to learn which session rhythm and tools will work best for personal needs.