Hello! My name is Destiny, and I want to thank you for prioritizing yourself at a time where this can be so difficult to do. Starting therapy and allowing yourself to be vulnerable with someone can be unnerving, which is why I make every effort to create safety by moving at your own pace.
I graduated from Wayne State University with my Master of Arts in Counseling. I chose the rehabilitation counseling concentration to learn how to holistically apply counseling skills to assist folks with psychiatric, emotional, cognitive, neurological, developmental, sensory, and/or physical disabilities that is not grounded in ableist thinking or practices. I am passionate about mental health due to my own experiences working through grief, depression, managing my autoimmune condition, and trying to thrive in the world as a larger-bodied queer woman. Because of this, I strive to create an affirming environment for folks of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression that is inherently anti-racist and anti-oppressive.
I am here to support you on your disability journey, from processing a new diagnosis to coping with the emotional toll from everyday interactions in a society that does not always understand or accommodate your needs. Coping with and adjusting to a disability can take a toll on everyone, which is why I enjoy helping caregivers and partners supporting a loved one with chronic pain/illness feel seen and supported. I also understand how experiencing trauma can lead to pain that is difficult to manage, particularly with autoimmune flare-ups, which may lead to work focusing on using our bodies and their natural processes to provide some relief of your pain.
I am also passionate about supporting parents and caregivers with the stresses and challenges that comes with raising the next generation of happy, healthy, and successful adults. There is so much pressure around parenting and feeling like a good parent, and that pressure can lead parents to feeling guilty and critical about themselves. I am here to help give yourself grace, grow your support system, and learn about attachment, so you are able to navigate what stage comes next with your child.
I also have experience supporting survivors of sexual assault, folks with anxiety, school stress, grief, and gender and sexuality exploration. Services are tailored to your needs, but my primary modalities include acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy that avoids pathologizing negative thoughts and emotions. I accept private/commercial insurances, federal/state insurances, and cash/direct pay for services. I offer a sliding fee scale based on your needs. Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable. I look forward to working together with you to achieve your goals in the way that best serves you.
Contact Destiny directly by phone at (734) 363-8615 OR use the contact button below.
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