Hello there! My name is Destiny, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) currently practicing out of North Carolina. I've been a psychotherapist for the past 3 years; beginning my journey solely telehealth-based during Covid, then moving to both online and in-person. I received a Bachelor's (2015) and Master's (2018) degree from East Carolina University. I primarily work with people with anxiety disorders, ADHD, and issues specific to women and AFAB.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, you will have time to ask questions, learn about scheduling and general housekeeping, and have the flexibility to decide if we are a good match! I like to have a consultation-like feel to first sessions, and will not take a mismatch personally.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
One of my greatest strengths as a provider is my integrity. Giving suggestions to my clients will be interventions that I have used or would be willing to use. As a person I have experienced my share of therapists, both good and not so good. This has strengthened my professional ability to lead with integrity, honesty, and clear communication.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
A client I am best positioned to serve would be someone looking for a long-term therapist. The mix of treatment modalities I use are not typically as effective if you're looking for a more solution-focused, short-term therapy experience. Though not all clients may want to explore the depths of their psyche, I will always respect that. However, I do work best with those willing and/or able to take time to explore and analyze their unconscious mind.
About Destiny Askew
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Psychoanalytic
Talk therapy through the lens of your childhood experiences and relating those to your current thoughts and behaviors, both within yourself and interpersonal relationships.
Attachment-based
Attachment wounding and trauma can have effects on the relationship with ourselves, as well as interpersonally, notably within romantic relationships. This kind of wounding can be present in childhood or within interpersonal relationships.
Gender-affirming therapy
I've worked with a number of folks seeking W-PATH eligibility for hormone-based, gender-affirming medical care. This modality is primarily used to help people find and align their identity with their sense of self.
Psychoeducation
I am an educator at heart! I believe it's important to teach my clients (and others) about different symptoms and diagnoses in ways they can fully understand.