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Destiny Sanders

Destiny Sanders, LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Trauma-informed, goal-focused care

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Experience

4+ years

Credentials

LCSW

Languages

English

Based in

Florida

  • Trauma-informed
  • CBT and person-centered
  • Collaborative goals

About Destiny

Destiny Sanders is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with four years of clinical experience. She offers practical, trauma-informed support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, ADHD, and sexual dysfunction. Destiny frames sessions around collaboration and clear goals to help people move forward.

Her style is straightforward and empathetic. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a person-centered approach, which means sessions focus on what matters to the client and on changing thoughts and behaviors that cause distress. Destiny emphasizes listening first, then suggesting small, manageable steps clients can try between sessions.

In practice she helps people cope with trauma, chronic illness and pain, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and the impacts of abuse or domestic violence. She also supports those dealing with attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, guilt, shame, loneliness, and post-traumatic stress. Conversations often include ways to rebuild trust in relationships and to strengthen daily routines for better functioning.

Destiny works with individuals, couples, teens, and families to identify patterns and make concrete changes. Sessions are grounded in empathy and respect, and she encourages clients to bring their goals and questions into each appointment. She aims to help people find balance and a clearer sense of purpose.

If you are in Florida and speak English, Destiny may be a fit if you want a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that addresses both emotional and practical challenges.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Destiny uses evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a person-centered approach. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve mood. Person-centered work focuses on listening, validating a client's experience, and helping them set their own goals for change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Destiny will work with each person to see which methods suit their needs and goals, and she adjusts plans as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused and useful.

If you want online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also be helpful for managing ongoing conditions like chronic pain or for maintaining continuity during life transitions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

License details

LCSW · Florida
SW25451
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1679448617

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Destiny help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and sexual dysfunction, plus related concerns like chronic illness, codependency, and loneliness.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is trauma-informed, direct, and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, setting concrete goals, and practicing small changes between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, teens, and families on a range of concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Destiny?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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