Destiny Howell, LCSW
California LCSW supporting emotional resilience
- Anxiety and depression support
- Trauma and attachment work
- Relationship and family support
About Destiny Howell
Destiny Howell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California who supports individuals navigating difficult emotional and relational challenges. She focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship dynamics, and self-esteem concerns by blending practical skills with empathic guidance.
Her work emphasizes culturally responsive care, creating a compassionate environment where Black, Christian, and other diverse clients can explore the meanings behind their experiences. She draws on evidence-based techniques to address issues such as social anxiety, attachment difficulties, workplace stress, and ongoing personal growth.
Destiny helps clients cultivate self-compassion, strengthen communication skills, and clarify a sense of life purpose, whether they are processing trauma, coping with life transitions, or pursuing deeper self-understanding. Her approach honors each person’s unique history and resilience, and she partners with clients to develop strategies that support emotional well-being and meaningful change.
Grounded in professional training and a commitment to respectful, individualized care, Destiny offers practical tools and reflective support to guide people toward clearer priorities, healthier relationships, and greater day-to-day balance.
Her work emphasizes culturally responsive care, creating a compassionate environment where Black, Christian, and other diverse clients can explore the meanings behind their experiences. She draws on evidence-based techniques to address issues such as social anxiety, attachment difficulties, workplace stress, and ongoing personal growth.
Destiny helps clients cultivate self-compassion, strengthen communication skills, and clarify a sense of life purpose, whether they are processing trauma, coping with life transitions, or pursuing deeper self-understanding. Her approach honors each person’s unique history and resilience, and she partners with clients to develop strategies that support emotional well-being and meaningful change.
Grounded in professional training and a commitment to respectful, individualized care, Destiny offers practical tools and reflective support to guide people toward clearer priorities, healthier relationships, and greater day-to-day balance.
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?
Destiny Howell has 10 years of experience.
Is Destiny Howell a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are CA LCSW 129679.
In which languages does Destiny Howell provide therapy?
Destiny Howell 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 the 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, 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.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Healing
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify personal values and learn how to accept difficult thoughts and emotions while taking meaningful action. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and life changes because it emphasizes flexible coping and value-driven goals.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early relational experiences influence current interactions and emotional responses. This approach can be helpful for people working through attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, family conflict, and trauma-related relational patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. It is commonly applied to mood disorders, anxiety, panic, obsessive thinking, and problem-solving around coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Destiny works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor techniques that fit each person’s situation rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all method.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can connect by video, by phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage energy levels, and maintain continuity of care across life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver evidence-informed support that meets clients where they are.