Destini Haggen

Destini Haggen, LMSW, works with people who are struggling to manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She aims to make first steps feel manageable and helps people identify strengths they already have. Her approach is direct and solution-focused so clients can start seeing what changes feel realistic for them.

She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered methods to help people talk through past hurts and current struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are part of sessions when they fit a person's goals. Mindfulness practices are offered to help reduce reactivity and build steadier coping during stressful moments.

Destini describes the person in the room as the expert on their life. Sessions usually begin by clarifying short-term goals and practical steps toward them. She brings motivational interviewing techniques when people want to make changes but feel stuck or unsure about how to start.

Her background includes work with multicultural populations and a focus on supporting people around gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns. With four years of clinical experience and the Michigan LMSW credential, she aims to combine practical tools and steady listening to help clients move forward.

People who prefer a collaborative, skills-oriented style often find this approach helpful. Prospective clients are encouraged to choose a path forward that fits their needs and comfort level.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Destini blends Trauma-Focused Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral tools to help people address both the impact of past events and current patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding how traumatic experiences affect daily life and on building coping strategies to reduce their hold. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard while they decide what changes matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Destini will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and comfort level, mixing skills and conversations as needed. This is a joint process where goals are set together and adjusted over time.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing sessions during a work break or from another convenient location. Some approaches, like CBT, translate well into short skill-building exercises that fit into a weekly routine, while trauma-focused work can be paced to match what a person can handle. Ask about format details when you sign up so sessions match your schedule and needs.