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Destini Haggen, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Stress and mood work
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Client-centered
- Motivational interviewing
About Destini
Destini Haggen is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker with four years of clinical experience in Michigan. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues around gender and intimacy. She also addresses trauma, grief, anger, self-esteem, and LGBT-related challenges.
Her approach is practical and problem-focused. She uses Client-Centered work to listen and build on what a person already knows about their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness strategies are added when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
She often brings a solution-focused mindset that treats the client as the expert on their story. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she helps people find and strengthen their reasons for change. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small, testable steps toward those goals.
Destini has experience working with multicultural individuals and aims to adapt interventions to each person’s background and circumstances. She emphasizes practical strategies that can be tried between sessions, such as brief behavioral experiments or grounding practices.
If someone is considering therapy, she asks for a first short conversation to understand their goals and see whether her style fits. Prospective clients are guided through a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling process to set up that initial meeting.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
CBT is a structured method that helps people identify and test thoughts that get in the way of daily functioning. It focuses on tracking thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and reviewing what works.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client’s own goals guide the work. This approach is useful when someone wants to clarify values or decide on next steps without feeling pushed into specific techniques.
DBT skills teach practical ways to manage intense emotions and handle conflict. Mindfulness practices are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick methods that match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying CBT exercises for a few sessions and adding DBT or motivational strategies when needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people find video helpful for role-play and visual worksheets, while phone work can be simpler when bandwidth or attention needs vary. The focus is on practical, structured work that can be carried into everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, and LGBT-related matters.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test out different responses. Sessions focus on practical exercises and behavior changes to reduce distress.
What is her professional background?
She holds an LMSW and has four years of clinical experience working with multicultural individuals in Michigan.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and holds the credential MI LMSW as provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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