Destiny Howell

Many women come to therapy during seasons of change- pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, relationship shifts, or major life transitions that can feel overwhelming or isolating. I specialize in supporting women who are healing from trauma, navigating identity changes, and trying to find balance while caring for everyone else. Therapy with me is a warm, supportive space where you can slow down, be heard, and begin reconnecting with yourself.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a dual master’s degree in Social Work and Public Health. My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens when people feel safe, understood, and empowered- not judged or rushed. I specialize in supporting women, mothers, families, and individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, identity development, relationship challenges, and self-worth. I’m especially passionate about women’s mental health, pregnancy, postpartum support, and the emotional transitions that come with motherhood.

Clients often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of how to move forward. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported while also gaining practical tools to navigate stress, trauma, and major life changes. Clients often describe me as warm, calm, and easy to talk to. I balance compassion with practical strategies so you leave sessions not only feeling understood, but also with tools you can apply in your daily life.

Therapy with me is collaborative-we work together at your pace to create meaningful, lasting change and help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive. I draw from evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and attachment-focused work. Together, we explore how past experiences, relationships, and life transitions may be shaping what you’re experiencing today. At the same time, we focus on building practical skills to help you manage stress, set healthy boundaries, improve relationships, and feel more confident in your daily life.

Many of the women I work with are navigating pregnancy, postpartum changes, motherhood, identity shifts, and the emotional impact of trauma. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and understood while also gaining tools that help you move forward. Therapy with me is supportive, collaborative, and goal-oriented. We focus on both insight and action so you can experience real growth and lasting change.

Your first session is a space for us to slow down and begin getting to know each other. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what feels most important in your life right now, and what you hope might feel different moving forward. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You’re welcome to share as much or as little as feels comfortable. My goal is to create a warm, supportive environment where you feel safe being yourself.

During our first session I’ll ask questions to better understand your experiences, strengths, and goals. Together we’ll begin identifying the areas you’d like support with-whether that’s navigating trauma, pregnancy or postpartum challenges, motherhood transitions, identity changes, relationships, or stress. Many clients leave the first session feeling relieved, validated, and hopeful, with a clearer sense of direction and next steps.