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Deginesh Worku, LMHC, LPCC
California
LMHC LPCC - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered listening
- Communication skills
About Deginesh
Deginesh Worku is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 30 years of practice. She is based in California and works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem problems, and depression.
She uses straightforward conversations to identify what is causing distress. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding. She also talks with people who want to address communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
Deginesh draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people test and change thinking patterns that keep problems going. She also uses client-centered techniques to listen closely and reflect what a person is saying. Together these approaches support practical steps and short-term skills practice between sessions.
In sessions she invites clear goals and regular checks on progress. People can expect focused work on specific behaviors, thoughts, and interaction patterns rather than long, open-ended discussion. The aim is to build small, repeatable changes that fit into everyday life.
She offers care in English and also speaks Amharic and Oromo when language needs match. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Deginesh uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on clear goals, testing thoughts, and practicing different actions between sessions, which can be well suited to short, focused online meetings.She also uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and reflecting what a person shares. This approach aims to make conversations direct and responsive so the therapist and client can decide together what to try next.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, checking progress and adjusting plans as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit short weekly check-ins into a busy schedule, remove travel time, and allow quick follow-ups after a difficult day. Different formats also let people choose quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth options, or sessions without video when that helps them engage more consistently.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California, Iowa
Languages
English, Amharic, Oromo
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like communication problems and control issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting, with practical exercises to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She brings 30 years of professional experience working with adults in clinical settings and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in California; her practice is listed under California licensure.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Amharic, and Oromo.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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