Destiny Howell, LCSW
California LCSW specializing in compassionate care
- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and relationships
- Culturally responsive care
About Destiny Howell
Destiny Howell is a licensed therapist practicing in California who supports people as they navigate complex emotional experiences. She brings a strengths-based, compassionate approach to work with individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, and issues with self-esteem. Destiny integrates evidence-based methods to address concerns such as social anxiety, attachment difficulties, workplace stress, and personal growth, tailoring interventions to each person she meets.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, Destiny combines clinical training with practical skills to help clients build coping strategies and make meaningful change. She emphasizes culturally responsive care and intentionally creates a welcoming space for Black, Christian, and other diverse clients to examine their stories and values without judgment. Her practice centers on helping people cultivate self-love, strengthen communication skills, and clarify a sense of life purpose.
Whether someone is processing trauma, managing life transitions, or seeking deeper self-understanding, Destiny offers steady professional support and empathy. She honors each individual journey and collaborates with clients to develop practical strategies that support emotional well-being and personal transformation.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, Destiny combines clinical training with practical skills to help clients build coping strategies and make meaningful change. She emphasizes culturally responsive care and intentionally creates a welcoming space for Black, Christian, and other diverse clients to examine their stories and values without judgment. Her practice centers on helping people cultivate self-love, strengthen communication skills, and clarify a sense of life purpose.
Whether someone is processing trauma, managing life transitions, or seeking deeper self-understanding, Destiny offers steady professional support and empathy. She honors each individual journey and collaborates with clients to develop practical strategies that support emotional well-being and personal transformation.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Destiny Howell have?
She has 10 years of experience.
Is Destiny Howell a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are CA LCSW 129679.
In which languages does Destiny Howell provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Destiny Howell located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Destiny Howell as my therapist?
You 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 your 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options with Destiny Howell
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that align with their values. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, and situations where avoidance has become limiting.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses. This approach can be especially useful for clients working through abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship difficulties, helping them build more secure ways of relating.
Destiny approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that the best therapeutic fit develops through conversation and experimentation. She works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and strengths, then adjusts techniques so the approach matches each person's needs and life circumstances.
Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from the comfort of one’s environment, while still working toward meaningful change with a therapist.