- Thoughts and habits
- Skill building
- Strengths focused
About Destinee
Destinee Abrego is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 18 years of experience. She offers straightforward, practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and struggles with addiction. Her style centers on listening first and building trust so clients feel heard and understood.
Her work focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that keep people stuck. She uses talk therapy to identify patterns, then practices small changes that add up. Sessions often include skill-building for managing strong emotions and improving communication.
Destinee blends several approaches to fit each person's needs. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the individual's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps examine unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness Therapy support emotion regulation and present-moment awareness.
She also uses Motivational Interviewing when people are unsure about change, helping them clarify values and find reasons to move forward. That mix aims to be practical and doable between sessions, not just ideas to talk about.
Destinee emphasizes strengths and small steps toward consistent habits. She invites each person to set realistic goals and practices that fit their life. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
Her work focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that keep people stuck. She uses talk therapy to identify patterns, then practices small changes that add up. Sessions often include skill-building for managing strong emotions and improving communication.
Destinee blends several approaches to fit each person's needs. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the individual's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps examine unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness Therapy support emotion regulation and present-moment awareness.
She also uses Motivational Interviewing when people are unsure about change, helping them clarify values and find reasons to move forward. That mix aims to be practical and doable between sessions, not just ideas to talk about.
Destinee emphasizes strengths and small steps toward consistent habits. She invites each person to set realistic goals and practices that fit their life. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. In practice this means the therapist follows your lead, asks questions about goals, and supports your choices as you try new habits.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions can include tracking unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavioral experiments, and reviewing results together to change everyday habits.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. In remote sessions those skills can be practiced with guidance and then applied between meetings to reduce impulsive reactions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy often makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, whether someone needs shorter check-ins, wants to avoid travel time, or prefers not to use video. Licensed professionals can help match session length and focus to what will work in daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship difficulties, among other issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She builds trust first and uses a blend of client-centered listening and practical strategies like CBT and DBT to change thoughts and habits.
How much experience does she have?
The therapist has 18 years of experience in the counseling profession working with varied concerns and presentations.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Pricing varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.