Destiny York
LPC offering collaborative care for trauma, addiction, and relationships
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About
Destiny York, LPC, is a Louisiana-based therapist who works with people facing addictions, trauma, relationship challenges, mood concerns, and the stresses of life change. With four years of clinical practice, she addresses a broad set of issues that include anxiety, depression, family and parenting concerns, eating and intimacy-related issues, and the complexities of recovery and co-occurring problems.
Her method blends collaborative, client-centered work with evidence-informed strategies. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative approaches, and existential perspectives to tailor sessions to each person's goals. In sessions she focuses on identifying strengths, clarifying values, and building practical skills for emotional regulation, communication, and decision making.
Destiny also attends to specialized topics such as attachment and abandonment dynamics, adoption and foster care matters, BDSM and kink-affirming concerns, and issues connected to family systems and blended households. She frames the therapeutic process as a joint effort to explore patterns, develop coping options, and support manageable steps toward change.
Her method blends collaborative, client-centered work with evidence-informed strategies. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative approaches, and existential perspectives to tailor sessions to each person's goals. In sessions she focuses on identifying strengths, clarifying values, and building practical skills for emotional regulation, communication, and decision making.
Destiny also attends to specialized topics such as attachment and abandonment dynamics, adoption and foster care matters, BDSM and kink-affirming concerns, and issues connected to family systems and blended households. She frames the therapeutic process as a joint effort to explore patterns, develop coping options, and support manageable steps toward change.
- Location:
- Louisiana, United States
- Years Experience:
- 4
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MS LPC 3245, LA LPC 10853
- NPI Number: 1376338228
- License: LPC (Mississippi), LPC (Louisiana)
Remote sessions and therapeutic methods
Destiny blends client-centered and narrative approaches to help people explore personal meaning and the stories that shape their choices. In this work she invites reflection on values and identity, using open-ended exploration to help individuals reframe difficult experiences and clarify goals.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies to build emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Motivational Interviewing is incorporated when supporting change related to substance use, ambivalence, or readiness for new steps.
These methods are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Destiny frames remote work as collaborative: she and the person seeking support determine which approaches and communication formats best match current needs and preferences.
What is Destiny York's clinical background?
She has four years of professional experience working as a therapist.
What credentials does she hold?
Destiny is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as LPC with the following licenses: MS LPC 3245 and LA LPC 10853.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
The profile lists English as the language available for sessions.
Where is Destiny based?
She practices in Louisiana.
How can sessions be conducted?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
No. She does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.