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Destini Haggen

Practical, collaborative care for stress and identity

LMSW Michigan

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Destini

Destini Haggen is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and related relationship or intimacy concerns. She emphasizes a strengths-based, collaborative stance that recognizes each person as the expert on their own life while offering practical tools to move toward change.

Background and approach

As an LMSW Destini draws on evidence-informed methods to address grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and issues related to gender dysphoria. Her practice blends goal-oriented techniques with person-centered care, encouraging clients to build on existing resources while learning new coping strategies.

With four years of professional experience working with multicultural individuals, she integrates solution-focused work with approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Prospective clients can expect an approachable therapist who values practical progress and personal agency while supporting exploration of identity and relationships.

Approaches for online progress and practical skills

Destini uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. She also applies Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space that prioritizes the client's perspective and supports exploration of identity and values. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when emotional intensity or relationship challenges are present.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so therapy remains practical and goal-oriented.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These formats make it easier to attend appointments from different locations, maintain continuity during busy schedules, and access coaching and skill practice between meetings when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
The practice addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, and topics related to gender dysphoria.
What therapeutic approach does she use in sessions?
She uses a blend of client-centered care and solution-focused work alongside approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to tailor work to each client's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with multicultural clients on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LMSW credential and is registered as MI LMSW 6801115037 in Michigan.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients may work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Pricing varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoaching

Additional focus areas

Gender dysphoria

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English