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Destini Haggen

Destini Haggen

LMSW

Michigan

Goal-focused support with practical steps

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801115037
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivation building
    • Solution focused
    • Practical skills

    About Destini

    Destini Haggen is a licensed master social worker who helps people take practical steps toward change. She focuses on clear goals and steady progress, and she aims to make the first steps feel easier for someone who's uncertain or overwhelmed.

    She approaches sessions with a solution-focused mindset and respects each person as the expert on their own life. Motivational Interviewing is part of her practice, so she often works to build motivation and clarify what a client really wants to change.

    Destini draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where clients can talk without judgment. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and try small, testable changes that can reduce anxiety or improve mood.

    Her experience includes work with multicultural individuals and with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and coaching. She lists gender dysphoria as an additional area of focus.

    With four years of professional experience, Destini keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. She encourages people to name one or two changes they want and to try practical steps between sessions. That approach helps track progress and adjust strategies as needs shift.

  2. How her approaches fit into online sessions

    Destini commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons to change and to strengthen motivation for taking small steps. That approach can be useful for addictions, behavior change, or when someone feels stuck and unsure what to try next.

    She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the client lead the conversation about their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test simple behavior changes that may reduce anxiety or lift mood.

    Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust plans as progress is made. The therapist and client decide together what to try and how to measure change.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking so you know how sessions will be offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint is useful. These practical benefits often help people keep momentum while working on stress, motivation, mood, and relationship concerns.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does this therapist help with?

    She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and coaching. Gender dysphoria is listed as an additional focus area.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is solution-focused and client-centered. She emphasizes motivation, goal setting, and practical steps people can try between sessions.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has four years of professional experience working with multicultural individuals and a variety of concerns.

    What credentials and region are listed?

    She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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