Licensed to practice in California and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Trauma and PTSD and 9 more.
Destinee Stewart
(she/her)
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About me
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who supports adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles, and my Master’s degree in Social Work with a focus on Adult Mental Health and Wellness from the University of Southern California. I have experience working with clients ages 5 to 65 from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, with specialties in domestic violence, grief, and trauma. I provide a warm, empowering, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe to explore their experiences. Using a blend of CBT, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused therapy, I help clients build practical coping skills, heal from past experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and creating a space where you feel comfortable and heard. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, your goals, and any challenges you’ve been facing. I’ll ask some questions to better understand your experiences, but you are always in control of what you share and at what pace. Together, we’ll begin identifying helpful tools and outline a plan that feels supportive and aligned with your needs.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths include creating a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to be themselves, while also providing practical, solution-focused support. I integrate CBT, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based approaches to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. With experience in domestic violence, childhood trauma, anxiety, and depression, I am skilled at helping clients build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with adults and older adults who are ready to create meaningful change in their lives. Navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions alone can be difficult. My clients are often motivated to better understand themselves, build healthier coping skills, and move toward a more balanced life. Together we focus on practical solution, emotional healing, and building resilience at a pace that feels safe and collaborative.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anger Management
Domestic Violence
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Grief
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is used by helping clients recognize how their thoughts influence their feelings and actions. This process allows clients to develop healthier coping strategies and behavioral responses.
Trauma Informed Care
Moving at client's pace, being mindful to potential triggers or re-traumatization, emphasizing safety and trust, along with empowerment, collaboration, and transparency.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Focusing on collaboration with clients to build solutions to empower them to reach goals, gain clarity, build confidence, and create practical, achievable steps towards change.
2 ratings with written reviews
March 31, 2026
I had the BEST first session. Super excited to take this journey with Destinee!
Verified client, age 25-34
March 28, 2026
Destinee was very warm welcoming, with great energy and insight. I left our session feeling amazing, empowered and focused on ways to help elevate my life.