- Client-centered
- Skill focused
- Goal oriented
About Destinee
Destinee Abrego is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 18 years of experience. She uses a warm, practical style to help people address anxiety, stress, depression, relationship concerns, and addictions. Her approach begins with building trust so clients feel heard and understood.
In sessions she focuses on real skills and small steps that fit into everyday life. She draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s lead and on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns in thinking and behavior. Dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness practices are used when clients need tools for emotion regulation and staying present.
Destinee often helps people work through issues tied to attachment, abandonment, communication problems, and codependency. She also supports those navigating chronic pain, substance concerns, BDSM and kink related topics, and divorce or separation. These topics are addressed with straightforward conversation and goal-focused planning.
She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and collaborates with them to set clear, attainable goals. Sessions aim to strengthen existing skills while teaching new strategies for managing panic, anxiety, and stress. Progress is measured by what feels different day to day.
Her style is nonjudgmental and focused on practical change. Prospective clients in Texas can expect an emphasis on building rapport, learning coping skills, and making steady, achievable progress.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following each person’s lead. The therapist creates space for clients to talk about what matters most and to set their own goals. This approach helps when people need acceptance and a clear plan for change.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks concerns into small parts and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, and panic-related symptoms.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, offers hands-on skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It pairs practical coping tools with attention to balancing change and acceptance, which can be useful for intense mood swings and emotion regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals and preferences. That might mean combining client-centered listening with CBT skill-building or adding DBT techniques when emotion regulation is needed.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about scheduling so sessions align with work, school, and family routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and addictions, along with related topics like abandonment, attachment issues, and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on building trust, using practical skills, and setting attainable goals that fit each person’s life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience in the counseling profession working with a range of concerns and age groups.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.