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Destiny Howell , LCSW

Therapist in California

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About Destiny

Destiny Howell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California who supports people navigating complex emotional challenges. She draws on evidence-based methods to help clients address depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma recovery, and self-esteem concerns, offering clear, practical guidance along the way.

Committed to culturally responsive care, she creates a compassionate space where Black, Christian, and diverse clients can explore their experiences without judgement. Her work also addresses social anxiety, attachment challenges, workplace stress, and other issues that influence daily functioning and personal growth.

Destiny emphasizes helping individuals cultivate self-love, strengthen communication skills, and discover a meaningful sense of purpose. Whether clients are processing trauma, negotiating life transitions, or seeking deeper self-understanding, she focuses on building resilience and practical strategies that fit each person’s circumstances.

Her approach blends empathy with clinical expertise, honoring each client’s unique journey and the strengths they bring. Together with clients, she develops tailored plans aimed at supporting emotional well-being and sustained personal transformation.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Practical Options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where people want to live more in line with their priorities.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections, helping people improve intimacy, communication, and security in relationships. This work can support healing from abandonment, attachment issues, and relational trauma.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood concerns. It emphasizes concrete skills and problem-solving that clients can apply between sessions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Destiny Howell collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and access support from different locations, while working with a licensed therapist on goals that matter to the client.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Destiny Howell have?

Destiny Howell has 10 years of experience.

Is Destiny Howell a licensed therapist?

Yes. Destiny Howell holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 129679.

In which languages does Destiny Howell provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Destiny Howell located?

Destiny Howell is located in California.

How can I work with Destiny Howell as my therapist?

Clients can work with Destiny Howell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Destiny Howell work with international clients?

Destiny Howell does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Destiny Howell cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, prospective clients can click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with their therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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